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July 20, 2026
How America is Redesigning Its Roads for Wildlife
Whenever a new housing development breaks ground, a familiar question surfaces:, how can growing human populations coexist with wildlife?
August 21, 2026
A Genetic Mishap: Decoding the Cheetah’s DNA
The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is the undisputed speed champion of the land, but behind that incredible athleticism lies a complicated genetic history.
August 21, 2026
Ghost Cats of the Patagonian Steppe
In the Patagonian Steppe, you might just find two phantoms sharing the steppe with the puma: the Geoffroy’s cat and the Southern Pampas cat.
July 21, 2026
The Unexpected Social Ripple of Local Wildlife Science
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.
July 20, 2026
The Secret Nocturnal Shift: How Wild Cats Change Their Schedules to Avoid Us
At the urban edge, where wilderness meets our backyards, human-animal encounters are inevitable.
May 25, 2026
Vending machines and cantaloupes kill more people than Mountain lions
Just how dangerous are Mountains lions? Here are a few amusing facts for comparison.
April 07, 2026
Exploring the Influence of Artificial Light Pollution on Carnivore Behavior
A growing body of research is examining how human activity alters when animals are active.
April 06, 2026
Avian Flu at the Urban Edge: Risks to Wild Cats and Human Health
Avian flu (also known as bird flu or H5N1) is back in the headlines, and increasingly close to home.
February 18, 2026
The flawed logic behind Utah’s mountain lion culling study
When it comes to wildlife management, few topics generate more debate than predator control to support big game populations.
January 26, 2026
Silent Spillover and the Hidden Health Risks in California’s Wild Felids
Wildlife health is influenced by a complex mix of environmental and biological pressures, from habitat fragmentation and reduced prey to exposure to infectious pathogens.
January 08, 2026
Eyes in the Wild: The AI Revolution in Conservation Science
Wildlife researchers today can collect ecological data at scales that were unimaginable a decade ago.
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