Lavanya Sunkara is an animal lover, globetrotter, and writer based in New York City who’s written for outlets like The New York Times, Fodor’s, Salon, The Dodo, ShermansTravel, and NBC. Her love of nature and adventure has taken her all over the globe, with her most memorable travel experiences including things like camping in the Serengeti, snorkeling with sea lions in the Galápagos, studying humpback whales in Costa Rica, and caring for orphaned wallabies in Australia. She cherishes sharing her experiences and being a voice for the voiceless. You can follow her adventures on her site, Nature Traveler, and on Instagram at @nature__traveler and on her website www.nature-traveler.com.