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Ayliś Jeavons

Ayliś is a passionate animal lover and conservation advocate with a lifelong dedication to wildlife protection. Having lived in Peru and Costa Rica, she is fluent in Spanish and has volunteered at several animal rehabilitation centers, gaining hands-on experience in animal care and conservation efforts. Ayliś holds a degree in Biology, where her studies in ichthyology and ornithology fueled her interest in local species.

Currently, she works as a reintroduction assistant in the propagation room, where she focuses on juvenile lake sturgeon. After working with these remarkable fish for a couple of seasons, she commemorated her experience with a tattoo of a lake sturgeon on her arm. Outside of her professional work, Ayliś is married and has three daughters who share her love for the outdoors, often exploring and connecting with nature together.

Hobbies: SCUBA diving in tropical waters, board games, and traveling

Favorite Music: Anything from show tunes to punk rock to parodies and beyond

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