Conservation Science

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Long publishes protocol for camera trap detection of overwintering carnivores

Using automated scent dispensers near camera traps eliminates the challenges associated with repeated service visits to the rugged, snow packed areas where elusive carnivores, such as wolverines, overwinter.
August 26, 2024
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Linwood Pendleton: Should we put a price on nature?

Will putting a price on nature help us protect it or will it become another tool for greenwashing?
August 26, 2024
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Wildlife out your Window: Timm authors book of fun animal facts

“Wildlife Out Your Window” is an entertaining and informative guide including fascinating facts about 100 common wildlife species of the Northeastern U.S.
August 26, 2024
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Fen Levy

2024 Fellow
Fen is an avian ecologist unraveling how forested landscapes can jointly support ecosystems and human need, specifically in the North Woods of Maine.
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Steele’s Friends of the Verde River wins ASU Resilience Prize

Friends of the Verde River was recognized as the 2022 winner of the statewide Resilience Prize for its collaborative, data-driven work to ensure the long term health of one of Arizona’s last free-flowing rivers. The annual prize, awarded by...
April 24, 2024
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Jensen co-authors Wildflowers of California field guide

From the California Native Plant Society, one of the foremost native plant organizations in the world, comes Wildflowers of California, which showcases nearly one thousand of the Golden State’s most commonly encountered wildflowers.
April 17, 2024
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Wilkinson hyena research featured in National Geographic cover story

Christine Wilkinson is part of a network of researchers working to yield “greater understanding, respect and protection” for this misunderstood African predator.
March 18, 2024
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Here, there, everywhere: environmental DNA clues to biodiversity

A massive citizen science project led by Kristy Deiner is seeking traces of life in the environment through a novel data collection tool: eDNA
March 18, 2024
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Andrea Adams co-authors study on disease and resilience of the foothill yellow-legged frog

“It started with a phone call.” Andrea Adams shared on X about the sudden change of plans for Anat Belasen’s postdoctoral research. The pandemic meant Belasen couldn’t do their planned field work on foothill yellow-legged frogs, so the team...
March 18, 2024
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Study finds FieldFutures training program helps prevent harassment in fieldwork

Participating in this workshop created by Switzer Fellows led to significantly more knowledge about and ability to prevent, intervene in, and report harassment and assault after taking the training compared to before.
March 14, 2024