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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.

Hatched turkey eggs - Secrets of Wild Turkey Nesting Revealed - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 13, 2023

Secrets of Wild Turkey Nesting Revealed

An NC State wildlife expert discusses a new study looking into whether climate change will have an impact on the timing of turkey nesting in the southeastern United States.

A turkey hen and her babies - Timing of Turkey Nesting May Not Shift With Changing Climate - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jul 13, 2023

Timing of Turkey Nesting May Not Shift With Changing Climate

A new study led by NC State researchers finds eastern wild turkeys in the South are unlikely to make meaningful changes in the timing of when they begin nesting, even under climate change.

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.

Eastern cottontail - During 'Anthropause,' Animals Moved More Freely - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 13, 2023

During ‘Anthropause,’ Animals Moved More Freely

A new study suggests animals were able to move more freely during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Red fox in the forest - How Linked Data, Artificial Intelligence Could Help Animals - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 1, 2023

How Linked Data, Artificial Intelligence Could Help Animals

An NC State researcher describes the possibilities for using the "internet of animals" to help with wildlife conservation and research.

Birds flying in a straight line across the sky - Helping Migratory Birds Travel More Safely - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

May 12, 2023

Helping Migratory Birds Travel More Safely

NC State researchers are working to characterize the risk of window or building collisions for migratory birds.

A green frog swimming in a pond. - What Amphibians Can Tell Us About Water Quality - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Apr 7, 2023

What Amphibians Can Tell Us About Water Quality

NC State researcher Ivana Mali explains how amphibians can help scientists determine the impact of pollution on aquatic environments.

Wild Animals logo - Professor's Podcast Explores the Wild Side of Animal Tracking - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Mar 24, 2023

Professor’s Podcast Explores the Wild Side of Animal Tracking

NC State professor Roland Kays brings you crazy stories about animals, told by the people who study them.