The Clapper (Rallus crepitans)and King (Rallus elegans) rails are secretive marsh birds with declining populations. These species hybridize, but the extent and direction of introgression are unknown.…
Artificial lights at night (ALAN) have multiple effects on night-migrating birds due to positive phototaxis. Flight paths of migrating birds can be curved or circular rather than straight near bright…
Insects are becoming extinct faster than any other group of species. Conserving insects, the foundation of the world’s biodiversity, is the first step towards protecting the planet. The…
Learn more about this department in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, which includes the insect ecology and conservation major as well as the wildlife ecology and conservation major.