Florida and North Carolina Unit personnel collaborated on a unique study at Yawkey Wildlife Center in South Carolina using aerial photographs collected by the Florida Unit’s unmanned aircraft system (UAS). L-R: Kelsey Oberneufeman (NC Unit), Adam Watts (FL Unit), Scott Bowman (Univ. of FL), Jaime Collazo (NC Unit), Kyuho Lee (Univ.
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Unmanned Aircraft System
Florida and North Carolina Unit personnel collaborated on a unique study at Yawkey Wildlife Center in South Carolina using aerial photographs collected by the Florida Unit’s unmanned aircraft system (UAS). L-R: Kelsey Oberneufeman (NC Unit), Adam Watts (FL Unit), Scott Bowman (Univ. of FL), Jaime Collazo (NC Unit), Kyuho Lee (Univ.
Black Bear
The Oklahoma Unit has been studying population expansion and genetics of black bear in southeastern Oklahoma since 2001. Live capture and hair snares have been used to collect samples; from left to right: field technician, JD Davis and M.S. candidates, Angie Brown and Meredith Magnuson.
The Oklahoma Unit has been studying population expansion and genetics of black bear in southeastern Oklahoma since 2001. Live capture and hair snares have been used to collect samples; from left to right: field technician, JD Davis and M.S. candidates, Angie Brown and Meredith Magnuson.
South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research UnitTrevor Selch, Ph.D. student at the South Dakota Unit is studying effects of mercury on walleye reproduction. Dr. Steven Chipps, AUL-Fisheries, pictured at right.
South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research UnitTrevor Selch, Ph.D. student at the South Dakota Unit is studying effects of mercury on walleye reproduction. Dr. Steven Chipps, AUL-Fisheries, pictured at right.
Wild Wolf Afflicted with Mange
Researchers at the USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center and their partners place thermal remote cameras near deer and elk carcasses in Yellowstone National Park to capture images of wolves with mange feeding in the wild.
Researchers at the USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center and their partners place thermal remote cameras near deer and elk carcasses in Yellowstone National Park to capture images of wolves with mange feeding in the wild.
South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research UnitMike Greiner, M.S. student, South Dakota Coop Unit. Mike is studying limnology of Bureau of Reclamation Reservoirs in North Dakota.
South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research UnitMike Greiner, M.S. student, South Dakota Coop Unit. Mike is studying limnology of Bureau of Reclamation Reservoirs in North Dakota.
Beaver Study
The Massachusetts unit and its cooperators are using box traps to capture and mark beavers for a study of their ecology in and around suburban areas of Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts unit and its cooperators are using box traps to capture and mark beavers for a study of their ecology in and around suburban areas of Massachusetts.
Bighorn Sheep Ram
The USGS studies bighorn sheep movements, population structures, and habitat use in and near Glacier National Park.
The USGS studies bighorn sheep movements, population structures, and habitat use in and near Glacier National Park.
Hydrocyclone Filtration System
Assistant Idaho Unit Leader Christine Moffitt during construction of hydrocyclone filtration system at Hagerman National Fish Hatchery.
Assistant Idaho Unit Leader Christine Moffitt during construction of hydrocyclone filtration system at Hagerman National Fish Hatchery.
Snowpack is Essential for Mountain and Lower Elevation Landscapes
Snowpack is Essential for Mountain and Lower Elevation LandscapesResearchers approach Blackfoot Glacier in Glacier National Park.
Snowpack is Essential for Mountain and Lower Elevation Landscapes
Snowpack is Essential for Mountain and Lower Elevation LandscapesResearchers approach Blackfoot Glacier in Glacier National Park.
Salamander
An unknown hybrid species of salamander captured in Olympic National Park, Washington.
An unknown hybrid species of salamander captured in Olympic National Park, Washington.
Snakehead Fish
Snakehead fish are originally from China and Korea, but recently they've been found in Maryland, Virginia, Arkansas, California, and Florida.
Snakehead fish are originally from China and Korea, but recently they've been found in Maryland, Virginia, Arkansas, California, and Florida.
Bark Scorpion (Centruroides sp.)
Black scorpion (Centruroides sp.) held in a person's hand.
Black scorpion (Centruroides sp.) held in a person's hand.
USGS Avian Flu Research
A biological technician of the USGS National Wildlife Health Center tests chicken eggs inoculated with a field sample from wild birds to detect the presence of avian influenza virus.
A biological technician of the USGS National Wildlife Health Center tests chicken eggs inoculated with a field sample from wild birds to detect the presence of avian influenza virus.
Meadow Vole
Meadow vole rests in its habitat.
Meadow vole rests in its habitat.
Radiolarians (10 Species)
A photomicrograph depicting the siliceous tests of ten species of marine radiolarians. Upon death, their tests can form siliceous marine sediments known as radiolarian ooze.
A photomicrograph depicting the siliceous tests of ten species of marine radiolarians. Upon death, their tests can form siliceous marine sediments known as radiolarian ooze.
Deforestation
Forest cover being removed for cattle pasturage and development. Bulldozer and smoke from bulldozed trees in the background with cattle in the foreground.
Forest cover being removed for cattle pasturage and development. Bulldozer and smoke from bulldozed trees in the background with cattle in the foreground.
Field Work on Mount Rainier
Researcher Amanda Kissel pauses by a lake in Mt. Rainier National Park.
Researcher Amanda Kissel pauses by a lake in Mt. Rainier National Park.
Maureen Ryan with Chuckler
Reseracher Maureen Ryan poses by a pond holding one of her study species, a cascades frog.
Reseracher Maureen Ryan poses by a pond holding one of her study species, a cascades frog.
Cladophora Algae
The USGS studies what lives in Cladophora glomerata algae and why it matters for fish, wildlife, and, ultimately, the people that rely on the Great Lakes fisheries.
The USGS studies what lives in Cladophora glomerata algae and why it matters for fish, wildlife, and, ultimately, the people that rely on the Great Lakes fisheries.
Truffle
A truffle of Elaphomyces spp. with Elaphocordyceps ophioglossoides, a parasitic ascomycetous fungus, at Kumbrabow State Forest in West Virginia.
A truffle of Elaphomyces spp. with Elaphocordyceps ophioglossoides, a parasitic ascomycetous fungus, at Kumbrabow State Forest in West Virginia.
Juvenile Silver Carp
This close-up image is of juvenile silver carp in research tanks at the USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center.
This close-up image is of juvenile silver carp in research tanks at the USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center.