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

wildlife management and conservation biology

Black Footed Ferret - Endangered Species Act Revision Could Weaken Habitat Protections for At-Risk Wildlife, Experts Say - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Jun 11, 2025

Endangered Species Act Revision Could Weaken Habitat Protections for At-Risk Wildlife, Experts Say

College of Natural Resources professors Chris Moorman and Roland Kays discuss how a proposed revision to the law could heighten the risk of extinction for certain threatened and endangered species across the United States.
A weasel stands in a patch of grass. - Why Scientists Are Worried About Weasels - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Mar 28, 2025

Why Scientists Are Worried About Weasels

When monitoring the health of mammal populations, scientists often use camera traps to observe the animals in their habitats. But weasels are so sneaky they’re rarely caught on camera – leaving scientists with questions about this population of predators.
A distant view of a forest fire, with flames and smoke rising against the backdrop - How Do Wildfires Impact the Environment? - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Feb 21, 2025

How Do Wildfires Impact the Environment?

In addition to altering vegetation patterns and destroying wildlife habitats, wildfires can degrade water and air quality.

Dorthea Dix Park offers a view of the downtown Raleigh skyline - Local Parks Can't Keep Up With Demand. This New Toolkit Could Help - College of Natural Resources News NC State University

Nov 27, 2024

“Biodiversity is Not a Luxury”: Study Explores the Connection Between Wealth and Ecosystem Health

“Biodiversity is not a luxury, it is something we can work to nurture in cities,” said Madhusudan Katti, associate professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State. “It is not just a passive byproduct of wealth."
Close-up of squirrel - Climate is Most Important Factor in Where Mammals Choose to Live, Study Finds - College of Natural Resources News at NC State

Jul 26, 2024

Climate is Most Important Factor in Where Mammals Choose to Live, Study Finds

Using data from more than 6,000 camera traps across the United States, NC State researchers determined that climate is the primary factor in mammals deciding where to live.
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.
Elephant on grass during daytime.

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.
A white-tailed deer in a forest.

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.