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The Return of Eastern Elk
by Erika Zambello, Wally Smith
“Elk are not the first animals that come to mind when thinking of native Appalachian wildlife, but the species was a common sight in these hills prior to European settlement,” writes Dr. Walter Smith in…
Read more- Jan 03, 2017
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Biodiversity of the Dry Tortugas
by BinBin Li
I visited Dry Tortugas National Park in 2013 and 2015 as part of a field class taught by Dr. Stuart Pimm at Duke University. Located 68 miles west of Key West, this 100 square mile national park is mostly…
Read more- Mar 28, 2016
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Conservation Under the Pandas Umbrella
by Barbara Fraser
When it comes to wildlife protection, the most photogenic species — such as polar bears, dolphins and pandas — seem to attract the most attention and conservation dollars.
Read more- Feb 23, 2016