Jack Emery

Jack grew up with a fascination for all things nature.

In 2018, Jack achieved a BSc in Zoology from The University of Exeter. Soon after, he moved to Costa Rica to study nesting sea turtles on remote beaches.

Still in Costa Rica, Jack became the manager of a renowned rescue centre. His job was to rescue, rehabilitate and, where possible, release native animals back into the Costa Rican wilderness.

He worked closely with on-site vets and care teams, learning how to treat a variety of Costa Rican wildlife.

Jack also carried out seminars for international schools, teaching students about the life histories of certain animals. Besides mammals, his biggest passion is Costa Rican birds, especially macaws and raptors.

With a degree in zoology and 5 years experience working with Costa Rican animals, Jack returned from Costa Rica and became an ecologist for one of the U.Ks leading environmental consultancies.

He carried out site inspections to identify species, and offer advice to clients regarding certain protections that would need to be put in place.

Jack has carried out surveys on migratory birds, as well as a range of other species, including mammals, amphibians and reptiles.

Alongside this role, Jack has been working as a freelance writer, sharing articles on an array of species.

Jack’s area of expertise focuses on wildlife exploitation. More specifically, looking at the illegal exotic pet trade in Costa Rica.

Much of the work in this area focused on two main groups of animals: monkeys and parrots (including macaws).

He has also worked with a range of raptor species in Costa Rica. Some were seized as pets and suffered neglect, others were rescued from dog attacks and freak accidents. Alongside vets, he assisted with medical procedures such as beak realignment and x-rays.