KZ: Hi Bry! Did you have any hobbies or study any subjects as a child that gave you skills you feel you use at work?

B: I was obsessed with Jurassic Park. I collected all the dinosaurs and classified them into groups. That set me up to be a good entomologist; but instead of dinosaurs, I classify insects!

KZ: Can you share an interesting behind the scenes fact about your job?

B: Museums are libraries of life. Instead of books, scientists study plant and animal specimens. They even post insects to each other in the mail!

KZ: What would K-Zoners be surprised to learn about you?

B: At school I loved doing science and drama. I didn’t know that I could combine both as a job! Drama helped me talk about my research on TV and get people excited about insects.

Bry the Fly Guy's new book, Eyes on Flies, is out now!

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