Jonathan C. Slaght

Jonathan C. Slaght is a conservation biologist and wildlife biologist with the Wildlife Conservation Society, specializing in the remote forests of the Russian Far East. His acclaimed book "Owls of the Eastern Ice" chronicles his quest to study the endangered Blakiston's fish owl in the Russian wilderness, winning the National Outdoor Book Award and earning widespread praise for its vivid nature writing. His subsequent work "Tigers Between Empires" explores the contentious history of tigers across Eurasia. Slaght's writing combines scientific expertise with lyrical storytelling, bringing readers into some of the world's most isolated and challenging landscapes while highlighting critical conservation efforts.