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Even scientists take selfies with wild animals. Here's why they shouldn't.

  • Written by Christine A. Ward-Paige, Founder/Scientist at eOceans.org, Research Associate at Dalhousie University, Dalhousie University
imageResearchers in Maine pose with terns after measuring, weighing and banding the birds. But what if they weren't scientists?Amanda Boyd, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/Flickr, CC BY

One of the great things about being a biologist is getting to work in the field and connect with wildlife. Through my career, I have enjoyed many unforgettable close...

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