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Black-footed Ferret Conservation

Black-footed Ferrets are nocturnal and fossorial (living underground) members of the Mustelidae family. They are easily recognized by their black feet, black-tipped tails, and black masks on the…

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Canines

Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Does your dog start to shake when you pull your coat on and grab your keys? Does he howl as soon as you turn the lock and head toward…

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Conservation

Piping Plovers Are Endangered

Piping Plovers are shorebirds that have struggled to increase their numbers due to a variety of threats to their habitat. Originally, they were almost hunted to extinction until…

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Canines

Which Fox Has Unique Cat-Like Qualities?

Do you know what the smallest member of the Canidae family is? Or which fox has unique cat-like qualities? Find out in Christopher Montero’s classroom discussion on Foxes! 

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Canines

Why Flea Prevention is Important

Fleas are annoying for both you and your dog. This is why it’s essential to take the threat of fleas seriously and make sure you have preventative measures…

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Conservation

What is Wildlife Telemetry?

Wildlife Telemetry is when scientists place devices on wild animals to track their movements and behaviors. The information gathered from doing this helps us get a better understanding…

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Conservation

What is Carrying Capacity?

It’s the balance between wildlife and the resources their habitats provide. It is defined as, “the average population density...of a species below which its numbers tend to increase…

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