Nepal Tiger Project

Hello, my name is Connery Scott, and I’m proud to call myself an African American Biologist, Conservationist, Wildlife Enthusiast, and Activist.

From a young age, I’ve been captivated by the beauty and majesty of wildlife—especially big cats. Supporting and protecting animals isn’t just my passion; it’s my life’s mission.

My journey began at 18 when I successfully raised over $3,500 for the Bluff Lake Nature Center in Denver, CO. This project revitalized a critical lake habitat, benefiting countless species. From there, I pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Northern Colorado, where I volunteered at the Wild Animal Sanctuary and Denver Zoo, deepening my understanding of animal behavior.

During my senior year, I had the transformative experience of conducting primate conservation research in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula. This was my first time abroad, and it ignited my desire to connect conservation efforts worldwide. Later, while earning my Master’s degree from Unity College, I ventured into the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest, where I used camera traps to study Jaguars and Pumas in areas threatened by deforestation.

Since then, I’ve worked as a field technician with the Forest Service, contributing to critical conservation projects from preserving trees in Mendocino to monitoring birds and amphibians in Lake Tahoe. These experiences reaffirmed my calling: to dedicate my life to wildlife conservation.

Why I Need Your Support:

I am now embarking on an extraordinary journey to join the Nepal Tiger Project, founded in 2013 by Wildlife Biologist and Filmmaker John Brooks. This project seeks to confirm the presence of Tigers in one of Nepal’s most remote regions, where their existence remains uncertain due to poaching, deforestation, and human-wildlife conflict. Tigers, once numbering over 100,000 in the wild, have dwindled to fewer than 4,000 worldwide. Protecting these elusive creatures in Nepal is crucial to their survival and serves as a beacon of hope for global conservation efforts.

What makes this project even more meaningful to me is its founder, John Brooks, the first African American to conduct such a study on the Asian continent. As a fellow Black conservationist, I find profound inspiration in his work. Representation in this field is scarce—less than 3% of biologists in the United States are Black—but projects like this show that we belong here, and that our voices and contributions are essential.

Your support will enable me to:

• Participate in the Nepal Tiger Project, contributing to the vital survey work that will monitor tiger populations and safeguard their habitats.

• Inspire a new generation of African Americans and people of color to pursue careers in wildlife conservation and break barriers in this field.

• Promote global awareness about the urgent need for tiger conservation and the broader environmental challenges we face.

Whether through donations, spreading the word, or simply sharing this mission with others, your contribution will help protect Tigers and build a legacy of empowerment, representation, and environmental stewardship.

Be Part of Something Bigger:

This project is more than just about saving Tigers—it’s about creating pathways, breaking barriers, and inspiring others to take action for our planet. Together, we can make a difference.

Thank you for your time, your support, and your belief in a brighter future—for wildlife, for conservation, and for all of us.

Let’s make this dream a reality.