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March 4, 2026 joelbalsam online, Portfolio

Smithsonian: In the World’s Best Place to See Wild Jaguars, Residents Are Using the Big Cat’s Appeal to Reach Conservation Goals

First story for Smithsonian Magazine about why it's possible to see so many wild jaguars in the Brazilian Pantanal – and how a lot of work still needs to be done to save them.

June 17, 2022 joelbalsam online, Portfolio, Print

Globe & Mail: Saving Quebec’s Chorus Frogs

Another feature for the Globe & Mail's climate desk. This time, it's about Quebec's tiny chorus frogs and the fight to save them before they're silenced. Story here.

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018 joelbalsam Blog

TIME: He Saved the Largest Venomous Snake in the Americas. Now, He Hopes It Could Save Human Lives.

Which would you rather save, a cuddly panda or a deadly viper? The snake is more valuable than you think. I’m proud to finally share this story I’ve been working on since early 2018 about a man saving the world’s largest pit viper. Photos by Stephanie Foden Story on TIME

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