Darrin Lunde

Darrin Lunde is a curator and expert in mammalogy at the Smithsonian Institution, where he focuses on mammal collections and their importance to scientific research. He has commented on Theodore Roosevelt's African expedition, emphasizing Roosevelt's genuine passion for natural sciences and his role as a collector and contributor to the field. Lunde's insights shed light on the duality of Roosevelt's legacy as a conservationist and a big game hunter, reflecting ongoing discussions about the implications of such expeditions in the context of colonialism.