FIU researcher Matthew Shirley is featured in the October issue of National Geographic magazine. Shirley’s research on dwarf crocodiles is highlighted in the Explorer’s Spotlight. He is the sole scientist actively researching the only known permanent cave-dwelling crocodile population.  Shirley is also interviewed in a story in the same issue on the conservation of pangolins — one of the world’s most trafficked wild mammals. Shirley leads the international initiative Operation Pangolin, which is providing critical insight into the elusive and threatened animals. That project has received core funding support from the Allen Family Philanthropies. #Crocodiles #Pangolins #NatGeo #Research