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The Way Land Is Protected in N.C. Will Impact Wildlife Habitat Connectivity, Study Shows

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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.
A stand of burned trees - Bird Diversity Increased in Severely Burned Forests of Southern Appalachian Mountains - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jan 4, 2023

Bird Diversity Increased in Severely Burned Forests of Southern Appalachian Mountains

New study results could help forest managers better predict bird responses to wildfire.
Close-up of Ivana Mali - Ivana Mali Named Distinguished Scholar for Conservation Biology - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jan 3, 2023

Ivana Mali Named Distinguished Scholar for Conservation Biology

Mali’s research examines how reptile and amphibian populations respond to anthropogenic stressors such as climate change, unregulated harvesting regimes and habitat degradation.
Sharks swimming in the ocean - Positive Youtube Videos Help Deflect Blame From Sharks - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 3, 2022

Positive YouTube Videos Help Deflect Blame From Sharks

NC State researchers found more people shifted blame for shark bites away from the animals after watching positive YouTube videos about them.
North Carolina forest - The Way Land Is Protected in N.C. Will Impact Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Study Shows - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Sep 19, 2022

The Way Land Is Protected in N.C. Will Impact Wildlife Habitat Connectivity, Study Shows

Findings from an NC State study could help conservation-focused organizations make better land acquisition decisions, depending on what their conservation goals are.