Articles for tag: animal ecology, Climate Change, conservation challenges, moose population, New England nature, parasite impact, Vermont wildlife, wildlife health, Wildlife Management, winter ticks

Climate Change: The Perfect Storm

Vermont Moose vs. Winter Ticks

Andrew Alpin

Vermont’s majestic moose are facing an unprecedented battle for survival, and their enemy is smaller than your pinky nail. In the forests of the Northeast Kingdom and beyond, these iconic giants are losing a war against that’s reshaping the state’s wilderness. What was once a manageable parasite-host relationship has become a devastating ecological crisis that ...

Modern Population Status and Distribution

Colorado Lynx Populations Rebound

Jan Otte

The ghostly shadows prowling through ‘s snowy mountain forests tell one of the most remarkable conservation stories of our time. After vanishing from the state’s wilderness for decades, the Canada lynx has made an extraordinary comeback that has wildlife biologists around the world taking notice. This isn’t just another feel-good wildlife story – it’s a ...

Call 911 if the Bear Won't Leave

What To Do When A Black Bear Enters Your Kitchen in California

Gargi Chakravorty

 Picture this: you’re enjoying your morning coffee when suddenly there’s a massive shadow by your refrigerator. You look up, and there it is – a black bear rummaging through your kitchen like it owns the place. Your heart stops. Your mind goes blank. What happens next could determine whether this encounter ends safely or tragically. ...

Are Predators in the Rockies Making a Comeback?

Are Predators in the Rockies Making a Comeback?

Suhail Ahmed

Autumn sweeps down the spine of the Rockies with a hush that isn’t empty – it’s expectant. After decades of absence, headline predators are padding back into old ranges, forcing hard questions about how we share wild space. The debate isn’t new, but the data are changing fast, from fresh paw prints in high-country snow ...