Author Archives: kchiou

Baboon distributions (and a lesson in African geography)

Posted on August 1, 2013 by kchiou

Previously, I played around with SVG and JavaScript in order to create interactive maps of Central American primates. As a followup, I thought I’d try my hand at mapping baboons, given that they are the critters I am currently working … Continue reading →

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Mailbag #1

Posted on July 9, 2013 by kchiou

Julia asks: Hello! I’m a college student considering field biology, even primatology. If you have anything to say (good or bad) about your line of work, I would love to hear it… like what your day to day is, how … Continue reading →

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Primatology on vacation

Posted on June 29, 2013 by kchiou

Last week, I returned from a trip to Taiwan to visit relatives. Even though my trip was focused on family (and was the first vacation to a foreign country that I have taken in five years), I could not pass … Continue reading →

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Drawing dynamic visualizations

Posted on May 14, 2013 by kchiou

If you have half an hour to spare, here is a terrific talk by Bret Victor challenging the way scientists think about data visualization and presenting a vision for how best to move forward. Drawing Dynamic Visualizations from Bret Victor … Continue reading →

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Desman

Posted on January 8, 2013 by kchiou

Desman: Pyrenean (Galemys pyrenaicus) and Russian (Desmana moschata) desmans are aquatic relatives of moles and bizarre, bizarre critters. Just look at them!

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