Tamara Hartson is a biologist and naturalist and has studied and lived in many countries around the world. Her studies took her to places such as the Galapagos Islands, primary growth rainforest in Ecuador and the Pantanal in Brazil. Tamara also lived for many years in Patagonia. She is an avid photographer and has published wildlife photos in many books and online magazines, including National Geographic. Tamara has written over 50 nature guides and kids books.