Dr. Jared Wolfe is a wildlife ecologist and Assistant Professor at Michigan Technological University, specializing in avian ecology and wildlife conservation. His research focuses on understanding the factors affecting wildlife populations in both temperate and tropical forests. Dr. Wolfe is co-founder of the Louisiana Bird Observatory, the Biodiversity Initiative, and has conducted extensive fieldwork across the Americas and Africa. His work aims to bridge the gap between empirical research and cutting-edge wildlife conservation efforts.