Damion Whyte is a terrestrial biologist and conservation ecologist with over 17 years of experience. He works as an environmental officer with the Urban Development Corporation and a freelance consultant. Mr. Whyte grew up in Clarendon with holidays with his grandparents in St. Mary and he spent most of his time exploring nature. After graduating from Glenmuir High School he pursued his B.Sc. in Environmental Biology and an M.Phil. in Zoology at The UWI. He has a Post-graduate Diploma in Environmental Management from the Dresden University of Technology and is working to complete his Ph.D. degree. His work has included conservation of the Jamaican Iguana, endemic frogs and other wildlife. Damion is perhaps best known as "Rooster" through his social media presence @roostersworldja where he helps increase the understanding of the average Jamaican on wildlife especially Jamaica's endemic and endangered species. He was the youngest appointed member of the Scientific Authority of Jamaica.