Scott Abella

Life Sciences Professor Tends to the Tortoises

Scott Abella and his team of researchers use land near solar power plant to coax desert tortoise population back to health.

Scott Abella, assistant professor of restoration ecology works in the Las Vegas Wash on Jan. 21, 2017. (Josh Hawkins/UNLV Photo Services)

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