FORT Researcher Highlighted in PBS Documentary
By Fort Collins Science Center
July 3, 2023
Dr. Kate Schoenecker, FORT Research Wildlife Biologist, appeared in a new PBS documentary series, "Human Footprint", that discusses the many ways humans have transformed the planet.
Kate's research on wild horses in Nevada was featured in the episode "Strangers in Paradise" which discussed how invasive species are reshaping our planet, and what researchers like Kate are doing to control populations of invasive species.
To learn more about the documentary series, read the PBS Human Footprint Press Release.
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