Tag: Great Lakes

October 28, 2020

For some carnivores, half their diet comes from human food

Human food comprises up to half the diet of carnivores living close to people, researchers found, which can have consequences for the individuals and the ecosystem. “A lot of us...

October 9, 2020

Prime bird areas in the Great Lakes lack protection

Many prime areas for birds in the Great Lakes region of the United States lack protection, according to new research. The northern shore of Lake Michigan is particularly rich in...

May 8, 2020

High levels of novel chemicals found in Great Lakes eagles

For bald eagles nesting close to the shores of the Great Lakes, high chemical levels — including compounds previously found in the species and new or emerging ones — may...

May 9, 2019

Isle Royale’s moose numbers grow, despite introduced wolves

Moose populations continue to increase at Isle Royale National Park despite efforts to control their numbers through the introduction of wolves. According to the latest annual report, moose (Alces americanus)...

January 25, 2018

Algae and warming water could be killing Michigan waterfowl

Since the late 1990s, an increasing number of waterfowl have been dropping and drowning in the Great Lakes due to more frequent botulism outbreaks. Biologists recently found evidence that warming...