John Howard is a southern Ohio naturalist and biological field researcher. Exploring the treasures of Adams and Scioto Counties near his home, he has learned nearly all of the resident dragonflies, butterflies, vascular plants, birds, amphibians and reptiles in the region, and has a good understanding of just about everything else. John has a particular fondness for insects and herps. He is currently researching and working for the improved protections of Ohio's endangered timber rattlesnakes.