Delia Owens, born April 4, 1949, is an American author, zoologist, and conservationist. She was raised in southern Georgia, immersed in the natural world, and holds a PhD in animal behavior. Owens’s writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the natural world, often blending elements of literary prose with scientific observation, particularly evident in her exploration of wildlife and ecosystems. Her most famous work, Where the Crawdads Sing, catapulted her to international recognition.


