The Faunalist is written by a small editorial team, each writer covering one subject area. The bylines are pen names and the portraits are illustrations, which is explained in full on our editorial standards page along with the sources each beat is researched against.
Editor and Birds
Birds, backyard birding, bird identification and behavior.
Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians
Wild mammals, snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs and track or scat identification.
Insects, Spiders and Pest Control
Insects, spiders, butterflies, garden invertebrates and household pest identification.
Small Pets
Guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, bearded dragons and leopard geckos.
Poultry and Backyard Livestock
Chickens, ducks, turkeys, goats, sheep, pigs and cattle.
Fish and Aquariums
Freshwater aquarium fish, pond fish and North American sport fish.
Corrections and questions go to [email protected]. We check them against our sources and fix what needs fixing.