This week, in the United States, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving.  This holiday is a time for recognizing the things and special people we are thankful for.  Aside from stuffing ourselves with roasted turkey, potatoes, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, the day is spent with friends and family.  In addition, I thought it would be the most fitting time to give thanks to all those special people who have inspired me over the years and helped cultivate my passion for wildlife conservation and habitat preservation.  If not for these wonderful people, I would not be who I am today. As a …