Can pikas survive climate change after all?
When Andrew Smith hikes with his wife in the Sierra Nevada, he often wears a T-shirt with a picture of a pika on it. The image of the charismatic, rabbit-like ...
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Human activity influences species’ genetics differently
Humans’ presence on the landscape affects different species differently. For some species and population, genetic diversity decreases alongside human land use and ...
JWM: Ocelots populations appear stable in Belize
Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) populations in Belize seem to be relatively stable across time and sites, according to recent research. “We did have enough evidence ...
WSB: Structured decision making helps set cougar harvest
As any wildlife manager can attest, managing species can be difficult when it involves groups of people who come to the table with conflicting interests. But tools ...
WSB study: Citizen scientists dart cougars for population study
Hunters armed with biopsy darts may be the key to assessing cougar populations, according to a new study. Cougars (Puma concolor) live solitary lives in widely ...