Summer Updates
Some of you may have noticed that I haven’t been very active on the internet lately. Here’s a brief account of what I’ve been up to.
Tag: science
What are Wildlife Value Orientations, and why do they Matter?
Intro Many people have different opinions about wildlife, even within the same geographical area. So, how can wildlife professionals predict how the public will respond to their initiatives? One useful…
Could Mountain Lion Hunting Harm Mule Deer?
Last week, Drs. Mark Elbroch and Howard Quigley announced a “provocative” new paper (Elbroch, 2019). In it, they concluded that high levels of mountain lion (Puma concolor) hunting might harm…
Study Suggests Snow Leopard Population Estimates are Inflated
A study performed by researchers with the Snow Leopard Trust suggests that snow leopard (Panthera uncia) population estimates are too high. The study – conducted by Suryawanshi, Khanyari, Sharma, Lkhagvajav,…
Q&A with Jacalyn Beck: How Cattle Respond to the Threat of Lion Attacks
A Q&A interview with Jacalyn Mara Beck, a Ph.D. candidate who is studying how cattle respond to the threat of lion attacks in Tanzania.
New Study: Snow Leopard Conservation and Ecotourism
Snow leopards (Panthera uncia), the ever-elusive ghosts of the mountains, are undoubtedly one of the most charismatic species on Earth. Unfortunately, they are in decline: threatened by habitat loss and…
The Fishing Cat: A Truly Unique Feline
This post is an introduction to the ecology and conservation of a truly unique species: the fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus). It is the second entry in a three-part series about…
Cougars as Ecosystem Engineers: Great Interview
A review of an interview with two biologists who found that the large pieces of meat left behind by pumas benefits an astonishing variety of species.
