Open Space Has Increased in the Triangle, But There’s Still Work To Be Done

Long exposure photograph of a flowing stream in Umstead State Park in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Jul 3, 2024

Open Space Has Increased in the Triangle, But There’s Still Work To Be Done

Population growth and development continue to outpace open space protection across the region, highlighting the need for continued investment in land conservation.

Acadian flycatcher perched on a dead tree branch in a marsh.

Jul 1, 2024

Some Birds ‘Win’ and Some ‘Lose’ with Sea Level Rise, Expert Says

Global sea level rise is accelerating every year due to climate change, and it could threaten the very existence of some coastal bird species.

Apr 26, 2024

Mammals on ‘Sky Islands’ May Be Threatened By Climate Change, Human Development

By comparing their new photos to those taken during the Roosevelt expedition, NC State researchers were able to observe how mammal communities had changed over six different habitat types located within a relatively small geographic area.

A replica of the "Dueling Dinosaurs" fossils.

Apr 15, 2024

Museum Partnership Invites the Public Into Research

Through a partnership with the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, six NC State faculty are giving the public a glimpse into the scientific research process.

Mar 22, 2024

Camera Traps Help Researchers Explain Animal Behavior During Global COVID-19 Lockdowns

A new study using thousands of cameras around the world reveals how animal behavior changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 13, 2024

Experts Share Strategies for Recruiting Hunters on College Campuses

Research shows that college campuses offer prime habitat for hunter recruitment efforts.

Jan 19, 2024

How Wildlife Survive in Winter

Wildlife have lived through extreme weather conditions for hundreds of thousands of years, evolving behavioral and physical adaptations to survive.

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.

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.

Nov 7, 2023

Podcast: Wild Turkeys

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

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