Tom Clynes

Tom Clynes is a journalist and photographer whose curiosity has taken him to some of the world's most remote corners. Tom covers environmental issues, energy, science and adventure travel for a wide range of publications. He has reported on Ebola outbreaks and armed conflicts in central Africa, retraced Edmund Hillary's climbs in New Zealand, learned to fly in the Australian outback, and chased the ghosts of outlaws and freedom fighters in Iceland, Jamaica and Vanuatu. Tom is a contributing editor for the magazine National Geographic Adventure, and also writes regularly for Popular Science, Men's Journal and Backpacker. His books include "Wild Planet" and "Music Festivals from Bach to Blues."

Audio: Host Bob Edwards speaks to Tom Clynes about a controversial anti-poaching program in central Africa.

Audio: Tom Clynes shares stories and behind-the-scenes happenings from his travels with militant conservationists in Central Africa.

Audio: Connection host Dick Gordon talks to Tom Clynes about eco-mercenaries in central Africa.