Forecast predicts dismal future for American alligator
“Since climate change has the ability to alter sex ratios, we could see either a dominant female or male population in the future that lacks the ability to reproduce.”
Early intervention is cure for pigs and crop damage
Combining this data with use of trail cameras to elucidate the number of wild pigs in these areas can help farmers and land managers prioritize locations for control efforts.
Fellowship honors late Prof. Emerita Rebecca Sharitz
Among her many honors, Sharitz was recognized by the Environmental Law Institute, which presented her with its National Wetlands Award in Science Research in 2010
Rhodes Named Athletic Association Professor
Throughout his career he has advised twenty-seven graduate students, eleven postdoctoral researchers, and provided experiential learning opportunities for more than forty undergraduate students.
Two vulture species; the same but different
The researchers report the birds’ physical characteristics and social nature influence where they spend their time.
Ecologist receives NSF CAREER grant
The five-year, $1.18 million CAREER grant will fund research about the impacts of wastewater on the structure and function of tropical rivers, particularly the impacts of pollution that results from aging and obsolete wastewater infrastructure.
Study shows animal life thriving around Fukushima
The researchers based their designations on zones previously established by the Japanese government after the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi accident.
UGA Scientists show their artistic side
A research professional, Scott spends a good bit of his time in front of a microscopic lens and the forestry of the site. He chose to capture the abstract beauty of the landscape.
Tweaking the approach to save the desert tortoise
The team radio-tracked each cohort, comparing movement, the animals’ ability to build burrows and to utilize rocks as camouflage.
Unique tools aid environmental research at SRS
He said the ease at which the fish reproduce serves as a significant advantage for obtaining large numbers for testing. Parrott also said medaka can easily produce a cohort of 200 fish in a day.