I have published in philosophy, conservation, and herpetology journals. I am working on several projects, including a philosophical paper on genetic integrity, a paper on rattlesnake distribution for a herpetology journal, and a book on the history and spread of bullfrogs in the American West.

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Select publications (Google Scholar):

“Human mediation should be a non-factor in hybridization and conservation.” Conservation Science and Practice (2024)

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“Neglected Tropical Diseases and Long-Term Captive Animals: Ethical Considerations with Venom Lab Snakes.” Journal of Applied Animal Ethics Research (2024)

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The epistemological and conservation value of biological specimens. (2023) Biology & Philosophy

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The Irrationality of Stand Your Ground: Game Theory on Self-Defense. (2022). Moral Philosophy and Politics. Lead author Carlos Santana. Also with Adam C. Smith and Kathryn Petrozzo.

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Rediscovery and redescription of the holotype of Crotalus concolor (Midget-faded Rattlesnake) (2022). Herpetological Review. With Drew Dittmer, Katrina Dereig, Eric Rickart, and Alyson Wilkins

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Ecological Zoos and the Limits of the Public Trust Doctrine (2022). Ethics, Policy & Environment​

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(Cat)egory mistake: the invalidity of animal shelter behavior assessments (2021). Biology & Philosophy