Robert A. McCleery is a professor at the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida, where he has worked since 2010. He received his Ph.D. degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences at Texas A&M University in 2007. He began working with wildlife in Florida as a master’s student at Texas A&M University. He has developed a globally recognized research lab that fosters professional development, collaborations, and most importantly, measurable contributions to wildlife ecology and conservation. His research was focused on mammal ecology and conservation.