Kristen Kusek Q & A with Jim Paruk Ph.D.

This is a very special reprint of a Q & A of Kristen Kusek from Earth Watch and Dr. Jim Paruk our loon expert on the Delta.

 Dr. Jim Paruk 
 > Director of Center for Loon Conservation
> BioDiversity Research Institute
>
Kristen M. Kusek
Director of Scientific and Public Outreach
Earthwatch Institute
114 Western Ave, Boston, MA 02134
T: 978-450-1281 | www.earthwatch.org | Skype name: kristenk35

> Q: You've studied loons for nearly 20 years.  Would  you say you are
> passionate about them?
> A: Absolutely.  To me, loons embody the essence of "wilderness."   They
> have a lot of spunk, and in contrast to say a goose or a swan that eat
> mostly plants, loons are hunters; they are apex predators.  It's a tough
> life being at the top of the food chain. My spirit is drawn to those
> aspects of a loon that symbolize wilderness, independence and freedom.


Next Question and Answer will be coming next. 


Loon Fact:
Loons are on the most highly evolved end of all birds.  They are related to penguins, albatrosses and petrels.