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The Unexpected Social Ripple of Local Wildlife Science
July 21, 2026
Through initiatives like the Bay Area Puma Project, everyday community members are placing cameras, logging sightings, and analyzing data, contributing to wildlife conservation in a meaningful way.
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The Secret Nocturnal Shift:
How Wild Cats Change Their Schedules to Avoid Us
July 20, 2026
At the urban edge, where wilderness meets our backyards, human-animal encounters are inevitable.
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Exploring the Influence of Artificial Light Pollution on Carnivore Behavior
April 07, 2026
A growing body of research is examining how human activity alters when animals are active.
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Avian Flu at the Urban Edge:
Risks to Wild Cats and Human Health
April 06, 2026
Avian flu (also known as bird flu or H5N1) is back in the headlines, and increasingly close to home.
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The flawed logic behind Utah’s mountain lion culling study
February 18, 2026
When it comes to wildlife management, few topics generate more debate than predator control to support big game populations.
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Silent Spillover and the Hidden Health Risks in California’s Wild Felids
January 26, 2026
Wildlife health is influenced by a complex mix of environmental and biological pressures, from habitat fragmentation and reduced prey to exposure to infectious pathogens.
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Rewilding in Real Time:
Evidence for Cougar Recolonization in the Eastern United States
November 25, 2025
Historically, pumas were found from the Appalachians to New England, but by the late 1800s, they disappeared from the eastern US after being hunted to extinction.
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Busting Myths About Pumas
September 26, 2025
Historically, the mountain lion (Puma concolor) occupied nearly every region of North America, but today its distribution has been greatly reduced due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and human...
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Saving the Asiatic Cheetah:
The rarest wildcat in the world
August 05, 2025
The Asiatic cheetah, a symbol of grace and resilience, teeters on the brink of extinction. Fewer than 30 individuals remain in Iran.
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Stress Levels in Wildlife on the Urban Edge
January 22, 2025
As city populations continue to grow, interactions between humans and wild animals will only become more common as both work to find their place in a changing world.
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Banned pollutants continue to Impact global Felidae health and habitat
November 25, 2024
Pollutants can have serious global impacts on wild cat health and habitats.
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