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Interpreting Long-Distance Movements of Non-Migratory Golden Eagles: Prospecting and Nomadism?

Interpreting Long-Distance Movements of Non-Migratory Golden Eagles: Prospecting and Nomadism?

A new study describes prospecting and nomadism in golden eagles. When combined with existing knowledge on golden eagle migration and nesting, the...

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Controlling Invasive Fish in Fluctuating Environments: Analysis of Common Carp in a Shallow Lake

Controlling Invasive Fish in Fluctuating Environments: Analysis of Common Carp in a Shallow Lake

Analysis of three carp removal strategies for a shallow lake in Oregon suggests removing carp during low water years--when fish are concentrated in a...

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Elevating Human Dimensions of Amphibian and Reptile Conservation

Elevating Human Dimensions of Amphibian and Reptile Conservation

USDA and USGS scientists examine the human value and decision-making reasons for insufficient amphibian and reptile conservation in the U.S., and...

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Movement and Habitat Use by Oregon Spotted Frogs in a Large Reservoir in Oregon

Movement and Habitat Use by Oregon Spotted Frogs in a Large Reservoir in Oregon

New study provides detail on the range of habitats used by the Oregon spotted frog in the fall, and suggests areas for further work to improve...

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Greater Sage-Grouse Respond Positively to Intensive Post-Fire Restoration Treatments

Greater Sage-Grouse Respond Positively to Intensive Post-Fire Restoration Treatments

The results of a new study show that post-wildfire management efforts, including herbicide treatment and seeding of native plants, influence sage...

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Variation in Climate Contributes to Post-Fire Restoration Outcomes in Seeded Sagebrush-Steppe

Variation in Climate Contributes to Post-Fire Restoration Outcomes in Seeded Sagebrush-Steppe

Sagebrush recovery patterns vary predictably with climate and weather, which can be leveraged to improve post-fire restoration outcomes.

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Bird Mortality at Renewable Energy Facilities have Population-Level Effects

Bird Mortality at Renewable Energy Facilities have Population-Level Effects

A recent study shows nearly half of bird species studied were vulnerable to population-level effects from fatalities at renewable energy facilities. 

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Saving Salamanders: Vital to Ecosystem Health

Saving Salamanders: Vital to Ecosystem Health

Amphibians—the big-eyed, swimming-crawling-jumping-climbing group of water and land animals that includes frogs, toads, salamanders and worm-like...

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Friday's Findings - April 8 2022

Friday's Findings - April 8 2022

Date: April 8, 2022, from 2-2:30 p.m. eastern time

Speaker: Michelle I. Jeffries, Biologist, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center

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Groundbreaking Study Finds Widespread Lead Poisoning in Bald and Golden Eagles

Groundbreaking Study Finds Widespread Lead Poisoning in Bald and Golden Eagles

A first-of-its-kind, eight-year study has found widespread and frequent lead poisoning in North American bald and golden eagles impacting both species...

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Translating the Relevance of USGS Science to Trout Unlimited’s Conservation and Engagement Work

Translating the Relevance of USGS Science to Trout Unlimited’s Conservation and Engagement Work

Scientists with the USGS and Trout Unlimited (TU) recently hosted an event to facilitate cross-organizational learning and collaborative...

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Northern Spotted Owl Still Fights for Survival

Northern Spotted Owl Still Fights for Survival

Three studies highlight how the interactions between northern spotted owl and the invasive barred owl are intertwined. 

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