Owls, elks, woodlands and steppes were just some parts of the ecological world included in a recent assessment of Mesa Verde ...

They’re popping up increasingly in city parks and yards, prompting the creation of a new Rec and Parks Deer Program that promises to, somehow, deal with them.

The Great Lakes—Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario—form the largest freshwater system on Earth, containing about 21% of the world’s surface fresh water. This vast ecosystem spans over 94,000 ...

Smith: With U.S. Geological Survey programs at risk, wildlife groups plan virtual rally Conservation groups plan virtual rally for May 22 in support of USGS Ecosystems Mission Area. Programs ...

In the animal kingdom, some creatures possess remarkable regenerative abilities that seem almost magical to us humans. While we can heal wounds and regrow some tissues, our regenerative capabilities ...

Our country’s treasured national parks are home to all kinds of wildlife—some more dangerous than others. A visit to Everglades National Park may result in a run-in with an alligator, while ...

A paper co-authored by Marco Donoso ‘MS 22, David Gorchov, professor of Biology, and Hanna Leonard ‘22, was recognized by the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) as the 2024 Outstanding Paper - ...

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are one of the most easily recognized wildlife species in New Jersey. Highly valued as a major game species, white-tailed deer are increasingly perceived as ...

Jack Tamisiea | | Read More Jack Tamisiea is a Science Communications Specialist at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. In addition to covering all things natural history for the ...

White-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus, belong to the same animal family (Cervidae) as moose, elk, and reindeer. They’re native to the Americas, but have been introduced to Europe, the South ...

Eric Michel holds a fawn. (Submitted Photo) STARKVILLE — A former Mississippi State Alumnus is coming home to take the co-director position at the MSU Deer Lab. Eric Michel, former Deer and Elk ...

The idea of coyotes on Angel Island has been floated before. In 1915, the US Army introduced about 20 Columbian black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus) to Angel Island for hunting, but stopped in the ...