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Gray fox - Tree Cover Helps Gray Foxes Coexist With Coyotes in the Country - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Mar 23, 2022

Tree Cover Helps Gray Foxes Coexist With Coyotes in the Country

Preserving tree cover may be essential in helping the gray fox survive with coyotes in rural areas, according to a new study from NC State researchers.

Burned northern bobwhite quail nest - Does Prescribed Fire Threaten Quail Nests? - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Mar 9, 2022

Does Prescribed Fire Threaten Quail Nests?

In a three-year study at Fort Bragg, NC State researchers examined the relationships between the timing of prescribed fires, the risk of nest destruction and the predictors of nest site selection in the presence of prescribed fires.

Tiger - Transforming Data into Conservation - College of Natural Resources News - NC State University

Jan 25, 2022

Transforming Data Into Conservation

NC State's Roland Kays is helping address big data problems in wildlife conservation.

NC State Graduate Student Matt Snider - NC State Student Supports Wildlife Conservation in Africa - College of Natural Resources News - NC State University

Jan 24, 2022

NC State Student Supports Wildlife Conservation in Africa

Matt Snider, a doctoral student, is conducting camera trap studies at Kasanka National Park in Zambia to better understand the effects of habitat loss and to combat poaching.

Quiz: Which North Carolina snake are you?, College of Natural Resources, rat snake, courtesy Ben Zino, Feature

Jan 7, 2022

Quiz: Which North Carolina Snake Are You?

North Carolina has 38 snake species. Find out which one you are.

Map - Wildlife Scientists Are Solving Big Data Problems to Track Animals Around the Globe - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Dec 20, 2021

Wildlife Scientists Are Solving Big Data Problems to Track Animals Around the Globe

In a new study, NC State expert Roland Kays and others describe technology they’ve developed to analyze, visualize and store data.

wildfire, coniferous trees - Ask an Expert: Why is Prescribed Fire Important? - College of Natural Resources News NC State University -College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 22, 2021

Ask an Expert: Why is Prescribed Fire Important?

NC State extension associate Jennifer Fawcett discusses the many benefits of prescribed fire.

Wolf Statue - Meet Four of NC State's Doris Duke Scholars - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Sep 24, 2021

Meet 4 of NC State’s Doris Duke Scholars

Four NC State graduates reflect on their experiences in the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program.

Program Aims to Increase Diversity of Conservation Leaders, College of Natural Resources, copper wolves, Pack Pix, feature

Sep 23, 2021

Doris Duke Scholars Program Aims to Promote Diversity in Conservation Science

NC State students gain valuable experience in conservation through the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program.

Black bears captured on camera in North Carolina -

Sep 16, 2021

Q&A: When Do Black Bears Have Cubs?

Young female bears living in Asheville, North Carolina, had their first litter of cubs earlier than expected.