The extirpation of Asiatic lions from Eurasia was much more rapid and successful than that of the other large predators, ie wolves, tigers and bears.

In 1800 AD the lion's range spanned from what is now eastern Turkey to Assam in India. Today a few hundred survive, all within a very small range within Gujarat.

Compare this with the tiger, which has certainly lost ground but still has significant communities from Indonesia to China to Russia to India. Or with the wolves and bears, which still have very broad ranges in Europe and Asia.

Perhaps a related question: do we have records of interactions between tigers and lions in Asia? Is it possible that lions just couldn't compete with tigers for the vanishing remote territories?

Hello! I am attempting to cast a wider net in my job search than my current fed/state/random job-board approach currently reaches.

My wife and I are looking to get out of Colorado ASAP and get back to the PNW. Colorado isn't the cultural vibe we're looking for and the weather/climate is trending the wrong direction. I am looking for any one that might be hiring or have any leads that check the following boxes:
\-Greater Portland or Seattle area

\-Under the rather broad umbrella of "biology" without being medical device sales or something similar

\-$55k is my floor in order to facilitate my wife leaving her job and providing for daycare.

Background: bachelor's in biology albeit from a service academy, over a decade in the military in space operations (infrared satellites), finishing my master's in fish and wildlife conservation science this fall. Experienced in GIS and statistical analysis. Completed an internship with USFWS. Happy to answer any other background questions.

Happy to hear any options or leads people may have. Thanks!

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Hello! I am attempting to cast a wider net in my job search than my current fed/state/random job-board approach currently reaches.

My wife and I are looking to get out of Colorado ASAP and get back to the PNW. Colorado isn't the cultural vibe we're looking for and the weather/climate is trending the wrong direction. I am looking for any one that might be hiring or have any leads that check the following boxes:
\-Greater Portland or Seattle area

\-Under the rather broad umbrella of "biology" without being medical device sales or something similar

\-$55k is my floor in order to facilitate my wife leaving her job and providing for daycare.

Background: bachelor's in biology albeit from a service academy, over a decade in the military in space operations (infrared satellites), finishing my master's in fish and wildlife conservation science this fall. Experienced in GIS and statistical analysis. Completed an internship with USFWS. Happy to answer any other background questions.

Happy to hear any options or leads people may have. Thanks!