Warren W. Aney

Senior Wildlife Ecologist - Self-employed

Jul 23, 2009 1:15:51 AM

1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?

The time I overturned a horse truck while watching a lazuli bunting instead of the road (no one was hurt, but there was an impact).

2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood? How about now??

Childhood: The river behind our house (we lived on the banks of the lower Umatilla) Now: The Steens Mountain of southeast Oregon

3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is, and why?

River otter -- it's intelligent, playful, amphibious and circumpolar in distribution; just like my family.

4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?

Now: Climate change Future: Balancing human consumption so as to sustain the natural world while providing socio-economic equity.

5. If you could give everyone one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?

Creation is a masterpiece, deserving our devout stewardship.