Name: Dr. Barkley Mossbottom (Dr. Moss)

Profession: Quirky Biologist & Ecological Storyteller

Fav Places: Amazon Forest (Brazil), Sinharaja Forest Reserve (Sri Lanka), Okinawa (Japan), Mara Plains Camp

Fav Letter: “The power of nature”

Hobbies: puzzle, ceramics, sewing carnival costumes, watching old movies.

Fav Restaurant: The Dining Room at Singita Sweni Lodge, located in the heart of the Kruger National Park, South Africa

Fav Scents: Pine tar (smells like a quiet forest), wood barrel bourbon (warm and rich), and bay rum (fresh, spicy touch)

“Like a tree, deep roots of sadness anchor us, while joyful leaves reach for the light—both are vital for growth.”