Why did we start
Initially, LongEar Diaries was our wildlife notebook. As we read scientific papers, conservation reports or news articles, we kept discovering fascinating animal species that barely appeared in public discussion. They had their own unique ways of living, ecological roles and stories to tell, yet many still remained unknown. Therefore, hoping to help more and more people get to know these remarkable friends, we started to transform our discoveries into short but engaging stories that were easy to read and understand.
Who is LongEar
LongEar is our mascot, who is a curious long-eared jerboa. Each time he travels to different places around the world to meet different wild animals, he carries his tiny notebook with him and turns the encounters into a new diary entry. With every new journey, Long Ear picks up a new outfit which is inspired by the animal or its habitat.
What makes long ear diaries different?
LongEar Diaries aims to find a balance between science and entertainment. We use reliable scientific content as our solid base, letting animals tell their stories in the first person and offering a non-human perspective rather than having humans speak for them on their behalf. Beyond introducing animals, we also hope the challenges they face, the habitats they live in and the necessity to protect them could become better known to society. Our team believes that meaningful stories can not only share scientific knowledge but also inspire empathy and strengthen the connection between people and nature.
How do we create each feature
To create a new feature, we usually start by collecting information from organizations, scientific papers or other reliable sources. After everybody gets to share what they have found, the whole group discusses and votes on which content to include. All the illustrations, comics and stories will then be created by different members of the team, with each feature coming together through collaboration.