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fisheries wildlife and conservation biology

Landry holds a snake

Mar 6, 2024

A Passion For Conservation Led Gabby Landry to NC State

Gabby Landry is a senior majoring in fisheries, wildlife, and conservation biology and an inaugural member of the James Buzzard Leadership Development Program.

Olinguito in a tree - A Look Back at the Discovery of the Olinguito - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 14, 2023

A Look Back at the Discovery of the Olinguito

The olinguito remains the only carnivore species to be discovered in the Americas in over four decades.

Close-up of black bear - NC State Researchers Create First Genetic Database of North Carolina Black Bears - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 9, 2023

NC State Researchers Create First Genetic Database of North Carolina Black Bears

Through genotyping, the interdisciplinary team provides the ‘bear’ necessities for officials to identify animals involved in law enforcement investigations and help manage wild black bear populations.

Wild turkey close up - Podcast: Wild Turkeys - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 7, 2023

Podcast: Wild Turkeys

In this episode of Audio Abstract, NC State wildlife biologist Chris Moorman talks turkey – wild turkey.

Headshot of Chase Carey - Chase Carey '23 Looks Back to Move Forward - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 3, 2023

Chase Carey ’23 Looks Back to Move Forward

Carey graduated from the College of Natural Resources in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology. He's now pursuing a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at NC State.

Lauren works in the woods - Lauren Pharr Named Young Conservationist of the Year - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Sep 25, 2023

Lauren Pharr Named Young Conservationist of the Year

Pharr, a Ph.D. student studying fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology at NC State, has been a longtime advocate of wildlife conservation.

Prescribed fire in long-leaf pine forest - How Wildfires Impact Wildlife - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Sep 1, 2023

How Wildfires Impact Wildlife

Wildfires can not only wreak havoc on human communities, but they can also affect wildlife and their habitats.

House wren - For Two Backyard Bird Species, More Light Pollution Is Linked to Lower Survival - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Aug 17, 2023

For Two Backyard Bird Species, More Light Pollution Is Linked to Lower Survival

New findings led by NC State researchers could be important to whether backyard birds will thrive as urbanization expands.

Snake sitting on the side of a hiking trail - Snake Season: 7 Facts That Will Keep You Safe - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jun 26, 2023

Snake Season: 7 Facts That Will Keep You Safe

NC State professor Ivana Mali shares expert advice on how people can keep themselves — and snakes — safe this summer.

Flow off turkeys stand together - Tracking Turkeys - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 12, 2023

Tracking Turkeys

NC State student Chase Carey is using camera traps to document the breeding seasons of wild turkeys in North Carolina.