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Reply to comment by DeathStarVet in AskScience AMA Series: I'm Dr. Christine Wilkinson, National Geographic Explorer, carnivore ecologist, human-wildlife interactions specialist, and performer. Want to know why a coyote wanders through your city? What happens when hyenas chew your tires during research? How to get into SciComm? AMA! by AskScienceModerator

Great question! I'll get started early with this one :).

People usually become a National Geographic Explorer through either 1) applying for and receiving funding (for research, storytelling, media creation, conservation, etc.) from National Geographic Society, or 2) being selected for an award (such as the Wayfinder Award) by National Geographic Society. After that, you're an Explorer for life!

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