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Wild Cam: Wildlife abundant in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
Wildlife researchers drove through the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, which, 30 years ago, witnessed the world’s worst nuclear accident. They passed abandoned houses, many of which still had family photos hanging...
Wild Cam: Student poster winner tracks Arctic grizzlies
The largest populations of Arctic grizzly bears are sustained by a healthy balanced diet of food sources, according to research. “The idea would be that we could really show that...
Wild Cam: How Airplanes Ruffle Plover Feathers
Wilson’s plovers (Charadrius wilsonia) would probably do well with a little peace and quiet when incubating their eggs — whether from natural predators, humans, vehicles and, according to recent research,...
Wild Cam: What’s Killing India’s Tigers?
Surveillance and old-fashioned detective work are helping researchers track down suspects responsible for tiger losses in an Indian wildlife reserve. “Tiger mortality isn’t totally related to natural events,” said Paul...
Wild Cam: Massive Study Reveals Raptor Ranges
A massive camera trap project is revealing range data on eagles, hawks, vultures and other birds of prey. The AppalachianEagles project has generated over 3 million photos so far from...
Wild Cam: TWS Member Tracks Wolverines in Wyoming
While they are known for their scent and ability to track prey themselves, there aren’t many large animals more elusive to researchers than the wolverine. But a new camera trap...
Wild Cam: TWS Member Tracks Upstate New York Black Bears
Apparently undeterred by real estate prices in upstate New York, black bears are expanding throughout the region. Although the increase in populations has been occurring since the early 1900s, it...
Wild Cam: TWS Members Find What’s Eating Lemurs in Madagascar
Despite having one of the highest rates of endemism in the world, relatively little is known about animals in Madagascar. But wildlife in much of the country is suffering from...
Wild Cam: TWS Member Tracks Caribou Eating Habits
Researchers have long been in the dark about what some caribou populations eat during the summer. It’s difficult to find droppings before they rot away in the warmer weather, and...
Forest Carnivore Project: Wild Cam Series
With the Sierra Nevada red fox (Vulpes vulpes necator) currently under review for a listing decision under the Endangered Species Act, researchers are working to obtain scientific knowledge about this...