Area of Focus: Carnivores

Denning is a vulnerable time for polar bears

Researchers worried the cages would show coyotes where to prey on sea turtles

Scientists suggest creating zones for different types of gray wolf management

California is using GPS collars on every black bear returned to the wild

Managers can close roads in the backcountry to benefit grizzlies but leave others open for recreation

The designation adds flexibility for wildlife managers looking to mitigate human-wildlife conflict

Pack position and physical health also influenced cortisol levels

Researchers will test 58 species to monitor the potential for spillback to humans

More than just controlling prey numbers, predators help ecosystems function

The new research addresses an Interior memo limiting climate considerations