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Wild Cam: Fence-busting feral antelope open up Texas range
Imported from Asia as a game species, nilgai antelope have become feral in South Texas, and their penchant for busting fences is reshaping the landscape — connecting fragmented areas that...
Wild Cam: Researchers ID predators from saliva at kill sites
DNA sleuths are identifying predators from kill sites with the help of the saliva they leave on their prey. “Our broader study was transformed by this technique, which was successful...
Wild Cam: Reducing Mongolian falcon deaths
Falcon populations are struggling to find their footing in Mongolia due to electrocution, a problem that kills thousands of the raptors every year. Researchers have been working to reduce the...
Wild Cam: Highway blocks wolverine females from dispersing south
While male wolverines are making their way past, the Trans-Canada Highway appears to be blocking the southward movement of females, limiting their ability to reach recovering U.S. populations that would...
Wild Cam: JWM study shows troughs aid desert animals
Water troughs are giving thirsty animals an oasis in the midst of the desert, according to new research. Wildlife managers have long made use of artificial water catchments in the...
Wild Cam: Thermal cameras spot roosting birds in the dark
Thermal cameras are helping researchers focus on bird populations while the lights are out. Birds at roost aren’t always easy to survey due to the darkness and the fact they...
Wild Cam: Tracking the rewilding of a Malawi park
Wildlife managers with the U.S. Forest Service are partnering with international colleagues in Malawi to track the revitalization of wildlife decimated by poaching. But a nongovernmental organization based in South...
Wild Cam: Carnivores caught candid roaming the suburbs
Suburban life can be great for carnivores. There’s plenty of green space, and it can be fairly peaceful — as long as they get along with their neighbors. New research...
Wild Cam: Where are fishers found in New York State?
Fishers haven’t always been prevalent in the central and western parts of New York State. In fact, in the late 1800s and early 1900s, populations declined rapidly due to unregulated...
Wild Cam: Wildlife largely undisturbed by outdoor adventurers
Have you ever wondered whether your hike through the woods is disturbing wildlife? You can probably relax, according to a new study that assessed how animals react to hunting and...