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What Exactly is a “Protected Animal?

Orbis recently defined “protected” plants, but what are “protected” animals? This question comes up frequently on social media. There are comments on animal photograph posts such as, “That species is endangered, call DNR!” Some novice biologists may quickly identify animals…

December 4, 2020
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  • Ecology, Wildlife Biology
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Night Time Macro Photography

  You may have seen some Megan Martin’s night time macro photography posted here or on social media . Have you ever wondered how she takes those photos, in the middle of the woods, in the middle of the night?…

July 2, 2019
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  • Wildlife Biology
  • bats, macro photography, wildlife photograhpy
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Wildlife Management with Birds of Prey

    In the paper below, licensed falconer Megan Martin discusses how trained falcons or hawks are used to manage unwanted “pest” birds. This technique, called “raptor abatement” or “falconry abatement” can be used in any situation where a pest…

June 13, 2019
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  • Wildlife Biology
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When Wildlife Takes a Summer Vacation

Ask anyone and they may tell you hibernation is when an animal “sleeps” through the winter. Although this is a very simplistic definition, the concept is correct. The word hibernation is from Latin and means “to spend the winter”. Wildlife…

December 6, 2018
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  • Ecology, Uncategorized, Wildlife Biology
  • Estivation
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Mitigation for Indiana Bats

The New USFWS Indiana Bat In-Lieu Fee Program   Megan Martin   The sky is pink and purple as the sun sets across a mid-western wetland. Scattered dead trees emerge from a mirrored water surface, their bark peeling and curling…

April 24, 2018
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Oh-Awesome Opossum

The Virginia Opossum is an underrated creature. There are tons of cool facts about the Virginia opossum, but I hope to dive a bit deeper about these oh-awesome opossums. So, don’t play possum and hit play.    

February 28, 2018
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  • Ecology, Wildlife Biology
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Emergence Surveys for Bats

Many people think of bats as only living in caves, but bats are also found in a variety of structures, such as buildings or bridges. Some bats even live, or “roost” in trees! Watch the video below to learn how…

February 13, 2018
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Emergence Emergency

Picture yourself at your office and spring has finally arrived, you start to gear up for construction on a most crucial project. Maybe it was delayed over the winter or the weather has finally started to cooperate. But wait, you…

January 16, 2018
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Bats in Buildings

Bat biologist Jeremy Sheets discusses some things you can do if you find bats in your home or building.

March 7, 2017
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Injured Wildlife

In which Senior Wildlife Biologist Jeremy Sheets gives some advice on what to do in the difficult situation of encountering an injured animal.

August 18, 2016
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