Mudpuppy's Love in the Wild Board Book showcases the various forms of love present in the animal realm through its endearing rhyme scheme! Based on scientific studies of same-sex couples, adoption, non-binary gender expression, and other topics, this vibrant celebration of love was created. At Miami University of Ohio, author-illustrator Katy Tanis is presently pursuing an MA in biology. Her graduate thesis examines the promotion of conservation biology through art in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society.