USGS Multimedia Gallery for Audio Tag: Biology

Monitoreando el Pulso de Nuestro Planeta: �Tu Puedes Ayudar!
(Tracking the Pulse of Our Planet: You Can Help!)

jrobertson - at - usgs.gov (Jessica Robertson) — Fri, 4 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Los cient�ficos est�n tomando el pulso de nuestro planeta, estudiando como el cambio clim�tico afecta las plantas y los animales. Y quieren tu ayuda! Escuchar este �podcast� para aprender m�s sobre este esfuerzo y ver como puedes participar.

(Listen to a Spanish Podcast � Scientists are tracking the pulse of our planet, studying how climate change is impacting plants and animals. And they want your help! Learn more about this effort and find out how you can sign up.)

Culprit Identified: Fungus Causes Deadly Bat Disease

mlubeck - at - usgs.gov (Marisa Lubeck) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT

White-nose syndrome is a deadly disease in North American bats that has been spreading rapidly since its 2006 discovery in N.Y. State. Thus far, bat declines in the northeastern U.S. have exceeded 80%. For the first time, scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey and partner institutions have identified the cause of WNS as a fungus appropriately known as Geomyces destructans. The research, which was conducted at the USGS NWHC in Madison, Wisc., further demonstrates that the fungus can be spread through contact between individual bats during hibernation. USGS microbiologist David Blehert to discusses these significant findings.

Stranger than Fiction: The Secret Lives of Freshwater Mussels

mgade - at - usgs.gov (Melanie Gade) — Fri, 9 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Within the rivers, streams, and lakes of North America live over 200 species of freshwater mussels that share an amazing life history. To metamorphose from larvae to adult, the mussels must pass through a parasitic phase on the gills of freshwater fish. To trick the fish into accepting their larvae, female mussels have developed a complex array of lures and baits to attract and fool their unsuspecting hosts. This talk will explore the fascinating reproductive biology and ecological role of one of nature�s most sophisticated fishermen.

Bees Are Not Optional

Catherine Puckett — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT

It's Pollinator Week, and we're talking to USGS scientist Sam Droege about the tremendous importance of native bees and pollinators in general, and how you can lend a hand to these tiny titans.

Like eating fresh fruits and vegetables? Think agriculture is important to our society? Then you'll want to pay attention to this CoreCast. (original recording: June 25, 2009)

Beyond Billions: Threatened Bats are Worth Billions to Agriculture

Marisa Lubeck — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Insect-eating bats provide pest-control services that save the U.S. agriculture industry over $3 billion per year, according to a study released today in the journal Science. However, scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey, University of Pretoria in South Africa, University of Tennessee, and Boston University who contributed to the study warn that these valuable animals are at risk: Bat populations are declining due to fatalities associated with White-Nose Syndrome and wind turbines, which could lead to significant economic losses on U.S. farms. Paul Cryan, USGS scientist and an author of the report, discusses these findings.

Oregon Songbirds: Singing for Their Supper in Evergreen Forests

rjacobs - at - usgs.gov (Ruth Jacobs) — Wed, 9 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT

In this episode we sit down with USGS wildlife biologist Joan Hagar and discuss her recent study on songbirds in the Pacific Northwest. New research indicates a possible relationship between reductions in the abundance of some species of songbird and reductions in the amount of deciduous trees in evergreen forests. Join us, as we demonstrate how Oregon songbirds sing for their supper in evergreen-dominated forests, only in this month's episode of the Oregon Science Podcast.

New model gives insight to the potential future of the Pacific walrus

plaustsen - at - usgs.gov (Paul Laustsen) — Wed, 9 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Walruses are important to human communities bordering the Chukchi and Bering seas in the United States and Russia, and the status of walrus provides information about the health of these highly productive marine ecosystems. Projecting the future population status of the Pacific walrus was investigated with a new model developed by scientists at the USGS Alaska Science Center.

The Bayesian network model integrates the potential effects of changing environmental conditions and human stressors to help identify the reasons associated with declines in projected walrus populations. Sea ice habitat, particularly in summer/fall, and harvest levels had the greatest influence on future population outcomes. The Bayesian network model for walrus provides the framework for an increased research effort on the Pacific walrus and its marine ecosystem, as part of the Changing Arctic Ecosystems initiative.

The purpose of this initiative is to understand how changes in the ice-dominated ecosystems of the Arctic affect biological communities. A report detailing this model and its findings are available in the journal Polar Biology.

Tattered Wings: Bats Grounded by White-Nose Syndrome's Lethal Effects on Life-Support Functions of Wings

Juliette Wilson — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Damage to bat wings from the fungus associated with white-nose syndrome (WNS) may cause catastrophic imbalance in life-support processes, and this imbalance may be to blame for the more than 1 million deaths of bats due to WNS thus far. Paul Cryan, USGS bat ecologist at the Fort Collins Science Center, discusses this newly published USGS research.

Endocrine Disruptors and Intersex Fish in Minnesota Lakes

Jennifer LaVista — Mon, 1 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Endocrine disrupting chemicals were identified in all of the 11 Minnesota lakes studied by the U.S. Geological Survey, St. Cloud State University and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Female characteristics were observed in male fish in most of the lakes studied. USGS scientists Jeffrey Writer talks to us about what's going on.

To Burn or Not to Burn? A Framework to Answer the Question

Damon Runberg — Wed, 9 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Prescribed burns are a common tool used by land managers to control invasive plant species and to promote native plants. There are many benefits to using a prescribed burn as a management tool; however, controlling fire is often difficult as it can be unpredictable. FRESC research ecologist Dave Pyke sat down with us to speak about a new framework that he has developed for land managers, which can be used to determine if fire is the appropriate strategy for controlling or enhancing specific plant species.

Effects of Urbanization on Stream Ecosystems

CoreCast Team — Thu, 3 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Development can have negative effects on streams in urban and suburban areas. As a watershed becomes covered with pavement, sidewalks, and other types of urban land cover, stream organisms are confronted with an increased volume of storm water runoff, increased exposure to fertilizers and pesticides, and dramatic changes in physical living spaces within the stream itself. In this episode, USGS scientist Jerry McMahon describes two take home messages for managers.

Big Invaders and Tiny Fish: Endangered Species Day

cpuckett - at - usgs.gov (Catherine Puckett) — Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Kids! Listen up—it's Endangered Species Day, and we have two podcasts for you: giant, invasive predators that eat endangered animals, and the tiny Devil's Hole pupfish, which lives on a watery shelf no bigger than a walk-in closet.

Shaken, Not Stirred—Watch Devils Hole pupfish deal with a large earthquake that causes a ‘mini-tsunami’ in their watery habitat.

Recovery Act Funds Benefit Louisiana Black Bears

Kelly Mensah — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 EDT

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Media Specialist Kelly K. Mensah interviews Paul Davidson, Executive Director of the Black Bear Conservation Coalition about a series of reforestation projects taking place in East Texas and in Western Louisiana to benefit the Louisiana Black Bear.

Yellowstone and the State of Grizzlies

Marisa Lubeck — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Recent research by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team provides new insight into grizzly population dynamics and the hazards that influence bear mortality within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, which is one of the largest strongholds for grizzly populations in the United States. Chuck Schwartz, USGS biologist and lead of the study team, discusses these findings.

Drab Appearance Masks Complexity of Imperiled Sagebrush Ecosystems

Damon Runberg — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Compared to the rich diversity of forests, sagebrush shrublands contain relatively few species. Yet, these shrublands in the western United States have incredibly complex dynamics that present major challenges for conservation. They are also one of the most imperiled habitats in North America, primarily due to invasive plant species. Non-native cheatgrass promotes more frequent and larger wildfires, preventing sagebrush re-establishment. USGS ecologist Steve Knick provides an overview of sagebrush ecosystems and discusses research priorities, birds and their habitats, and indicators of change over a broad landscape.

Diving for Deep-Sea Coral Critters

kcapelli - at - usgs.gov (Kara Capelli) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Deep-sea coral ecosystems are thriving communities that are a vibrant and integral part of ocean ecosystems. Listen as Christina Kellogg, USGS microbiologist with the DISCOVRE program, explains why these ecosystems are important.

Where the Bison Roam: The Status of Bison in North America

Marisa Lubeck — Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Bison are an icon of North America. However, bison today are restricted to less than one percent of their original range, according to a new report by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Peter Gogan, a USGS scientist and co-author of this bison report, discusses the status of North American buffalo and how they are affected by current management practices.

Northwest Mussels Live Long to Tell Their Story

Damon Runberg — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Few would believe the importance of freshwater mussels to scientists here in the Pacific Northwest. These little-known and often-ignored organisms may live for over a century on the bottoms of lakes, rivers, and streams. Freshwater mussels have a story to tell, and researchers have developed a way of ‘reading’ this story. USGS Aquatic Biologist Jason Dunham discusses his ongoing research on the freshwater mussels of the Pacific Northwest.

Chasing Brutus -- The North Pole Wolf

Kara Capelli — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Thanks to a satellite collar, two innovative scientists, and a blog, people can follow the travels of Brutus, the ‘North Pole wolf’ as he leads his pack through the long arctic winter.

Listen as wolf researcher David Mech talks about why he and his team put this satellite collar on Brutus and what they hope to learn about these arctic wolves.

Wind Energy: A Scare for Bats and Birds

Juliette Wilson — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Several USGS scientists are investigating the problem of fatal bat and bird collisions with wind turbines. USGS scientist and bat specialist Dr. Paul Cryan at the Fort Collins Science Center chats with Juliette Wilson about whether we can have our wind turbines and healthy populations of bats and birds too.

Mercury Contamination in Fish Nationwide

Jennifer LaVista — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Mercury contamination was detected in every fish sampled in 291 streams across the country. About a quarter of these fish were found to contain mercury at levels exceeding the criterion for the protection of people who consume average amounts of fish, established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

We talked to Lia Chasar, lead ecologist on the USGS study.

What type of sounds do cicadas make?

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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Bees Are Not Optional

Catherine Puckett — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

It's Pollinator Week 2009, and we're talking to USGS scientist Sam Droege about the tremendous importance of native bees and pollinators in general, and how you can lend a hand to these tiny titans.

Like eating fresh fruits and vegetables? Think agriculture is important to our society? Then you'll want to pay attention to this CoreCast.

Tracking Mercury from Ore to Organisms

Amelia Barrales — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Mercury Cycling and Bioaccumulation In a Mine-Dominated Ecosystem.

How did Asian swamp eels get here?

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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Why do salmon die after they spawn?

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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Sneak Peek: USGS March Evening Public Lecture, "Can Our Western Forests Take the Heat?!"

Amelia Barrales — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Tree death rates have more than doubled over the last few decades in old-growth forests of our western states, possibly reflecting increasing temperatures, with potentially serious consequences for wildlife, fire risks, and the global carbon cycle
Rising regional temperatures have lengthened the summer drought, likely stressing trees and leading to higher death rates
Is this alarming trend a harbinger of larger, more abrupt changes in our forests?

Speaker: Phillip van Mantgem, USGS Ecologist

Slight Climate Changes May Trigger Abrupt Ecosystem Responses

Jessica Robertson — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This is the third and final installment of a three-part series on climate change. Slight changes in climate may cause abrupt changes in ecosystems that are not easily reversible. Some of these responses, including insect outbreaks, wildfire, and forest dieback, may adversely affect people as well as ecosystems and their plants and animals. USGS scientist Colleen Charles discusses a new report on the impacts of a warming world on ecosystems.

Previous Episodes: Arctic Heats Up More than Other Places (Ep. 82); How Abrupt Can Climate Change Be? (Ep. 84)

What are the differences between low pathogenic and highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses and how are influenza viruses grouped?

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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Help Us Keep an Eye on Climate Change

cpuckett - at - usgs.gov (Catherine Puckett) — Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Attention citizen scientists: We need your help watching the way the world changes!

For nature, timing is everything. So how does climate change affect the timing of things like flowers blooming and animals migrating, and why is this so important?

Learn more, and find out how YOU can help us by observing the world around you from USGS scientist Jake Weltzin, Director of the National Phenology Network.

What is E. coli and what should I do if it is in my drinking water?

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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What You Otter Know About Sea Otters - Part 3

plaustsen - at - usgs.gov (Paul Laustsen) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The last week in September is known as Sea Otter Awareness Week throughout California. To bring more attention to the issues surrounding the sea otter and its ongoing recovery from near extinction, we interviewed Tim Tinker, USGS lead sea-otter researcher. Video also provided in the Transcript/Links section.

What are snakeheads and what do they look like?

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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What You Otter Know About Sea Otters - Part 2

plaustsen - at - usgs.gov (Paul Laustsen) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

What You Otter Know About Sea Otters - Part 1

plaustsen - at - usgs.gov (Paul Laustsen) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

What do Asian swamp eels eat?

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Starting next Wednesday, July 30, CoreFacts will be delivered once a week instead of daily, in order to bring you better content. Please let us know how you feel about CoreFacts via an e-mail to corecast@usgs.gov. Listen to hear the answer.

What colors were dinosaurs?

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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Why do scientists band birds?

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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What are the leading causes of frog declines and deformities?

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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How many times a year do you do research on endangered fish in the Colorado River?

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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Tribal Canoe Journey to Help Restore Salish Sea Resources

jlavista - at - usgs.gov (Jennifer LaVista) — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Water quality in the Salish Sea will be measured during the Coast Salish annual summer canoe voyage, the Tribal Journey.

This project will blend traditional knowledge of the Coast Salish People with USGS science in an effort to help improve management of ancestral waters experiencing environmental decline.

How do you know when an animal is becoming endangered or extinct? What is the determining factor?

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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How did zebra mussels get into the Great Lakes, and why is that a problem?

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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Are sturgeon really the largest freshwater fish?

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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What are zebra mussels and why should we care about them?

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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What elements are harmful to living organisms and how do they get into our environment?

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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You, Too, Can Track Avian Flu and Other Wildlife Diseases

dhebert - at - usgs.gov (David Hebert) — Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Want to stay on top of wildlife disease developments throughout the world? USGS scientists Josh Dein and Hon Ip, and USGS web content manager Cris Marsh tell us how with some great Web tracking tools.

What is an Asian swamp eel and what does it look like?

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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Why is it important to save manatees?

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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What's Killing Bats in the Northeast?

shorvath - at - usgs.gov (Scott Horvath) — Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Thousands of bats in the Northeast are dying from white-nosed syndrome. Paul Cryan, Research Biologist, and Kimberli Miller, Wildlife Disease Specialist, talk about the disease and what's being done to address it.

Does the Biological Resources Discipline also have science libraries?

Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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I have bats in my attic, what should I do?

Fri, 2 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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What elements are required by animals and plants for survival?

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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How can I find the scientific names of plants and animals?

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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Opening a Dam to Study and Improve Resources in the Grand Canyon

jlavista - at - usgs.gov (Jennifer LaVista) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Dams don't help just by holding water back. By opening Glen Canyon Dam's jet tubes for a high flow experiment—scheduled to take place on March 5—scientists can study and improve resources in Grand Canyon National Park. Learn more by listening to our interview with John Hamill, USGS Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Program Chief. Go to the bottom of the ‘Show Details’ to see an amazing high-res image of Glen Canyon Dam releasing water.

Where can I go for more information on amphibian declines and deformities?

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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How can I stop a male cardinal from repeatedly hitting my windows?

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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Using CHIPS to Preserve Puget Sound

jclemens - at - usgs.gov (John Clemens) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Rick Dinicola, hydrologist with the Coastal Habitats in Puget Sound (CHIPS) program, tells about the effects of urbanization in Puget Sound, Wash.—disappearing habitats, increasing contaminants, and declining fish and wildlife populations.

Nutrient Sources and Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia

jlavista - at - usgs.gov (Jennifer LaVista) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EDT

USGS hydrologist Richard Alexander talks about the nine States that contribute to the majority of nutrients in the northern Gulf of Mexico, threatening the economic and ecological health of one of the Nation's largest and most productive fisheries.

The Unusual Suspects

Denver Makle — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Three scientists talk about lesser-known topics that were brought to light in the media in 2007 by the USGS Science Picks, including the loss of coastal wetlands, leaping carp, and evolutionary teamwork. We also preview CoreFacts, the quick science Q & A we'll offer every weekday starting February 4th. Subscribe at www.usgs.gov.podcasts.

Wildfire Woes for Things That Swim, Hop, Crawl, and Eat a Lot

cransom - at - usgs.gov (Clarice Nassif Ransom) — Thu, 3 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Biologist Robert Fisher tells a troubling tale of how wildfire in Southern California has disrupted the lives of frogs, shrews, fish, and salamanders (despite the latter's mythical fondness of flame).

Polar Bear Research

shorvath - at - usgs.gov (Scott Horvath) — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

How important is the link between polar bears and sea ice? USGS Associate Director for Biology Sue Haseltine talks about it, along with some other aspects of the USGS's recent polar bear research.

Endocrine Disruption: Sex-Changing Fish and More

ssobie - at - usgs.gov (Steve Sobieszczyk) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

We talk with Carl Schreck, USGS biologist, on the effects humans are having on aquatic life by introducing chemicals and waste products into lakes and streams. How do these contaminants affect aquatic species' reproductive systems, metabolism, mood, growth development, and more? Listen to find out.

USGS Multimedia Gallery for Audio Tag: Biology

Monitoreando el Pulso de Nuestro Planeta: �Tu Puedes Ayudar!(Tracking the Pulse of Our Planet: You Can Help!)

Culprit Identified: Fungus Causes Deadly Bat Disease

Stranger than Fiction: The Secret Lives of Freshwater Mussels

Bees Are Not Optional

Beyond Billions: Threatened Bats are Worth Billions to Agriculture

Oregon Songbirds: Singing for Their Supper in Evergreen Forests

New model gives insight to the potential future of the Pacific walrus

Tattered Wings: Bats Grounded by White-Nose Syndrome's Lethal Effects on Life-Support Functions of Wings

Endocrine Disruptors and Intersex Fish in Minnesota Lakes

To Burn or Not to Burn? A Framework to Answer the Question

Effects of Urbanization on Stream Ecosystems

Big Invaders and Tiny Fish: Endangered Species Day

Recovery Act Funds Benefit Louisiana Black Bears

Yellowstone and the State of Grizzlies

Drab Appearance Masks Complexity of Imperiled Sagebrush Ecosystems

Diving for Deep-Sea Coral Critters

Where the Bison Roam: The Status of Bison in North America

Northwest Mussels Live Long to Tell Their Story

Chasing Brutus -- The North Pole Wolf

Wind Energy: A Scare for Bats and Birds

Mercury Contamination in Fish Nationwide

What type of sounds do cicadas make?

Bees Are Not Optional

Tracking Mercury from Ore to Organisms

How did Asian swamp eels get here?

Why do salmon die after they spawn?

Sneak Peek: USGS March Evening Public Lecture, "Can Our Western Forests Take the Heat?!"

Slight Climate Changes May Trigger Abrupt Ecosystem Responses

What are the differences between low pathogenic and highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses and how are influenza viruses grouped?

Help Us Keep an Eye on Climate Change

What is E. coli and what should I do if it is in my drinking water?

What You Otter Know About Sea Otters - Part 3

What are snakeheads and what do they look like?

What You Otter Know About Sea Otters - Part 2

What You Otter Know About Sea Otters - Part 1

What do Asian swamp eels eat?

What colors were dinosaurs?

Why do scientists band birds?

What are the leading causes of frog declines and deformities?

How many times a year do you do research on endangered fish in the Colorado River?

Tribal Canoe Journey to Help Restore Salish Sea Resources

How do you know when an animal is becoming endangered or extinct? What is the determining factor?

How did zebra mussels get into the Great Lakes, and why is that a problem?

Are sturgeon really the largest freshwater fish?

What are zebra mussels and why should we care about them?

What elements are harmful to living organisms and how do they get into our environment?

You, Too, Can Track Avian Flu and Other Wildlife Diseases

What is an Asian swamp eel and what does it look like?

Why is it important to save manatees?

What's Killing Bats in the Northeast?

Does the Biological Resources Discipline also have science libraries?

I have bats in my attic, what should I do?

What elements are required by animals and plants for survival?

How can I find the scientific names of plants and animals?

Opening a Dam to Study and Improve Resources in the Grand Canyon

Where can I go for more information on amphibian declines and deformities?

How can I stop a male cardinal from repeatedly hitting my windows?

Using CHIPS to Preserve Puget Sound

Nutrient Sources and Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia

The Unusual Suspects

Wildfire Woes for Things That Swim, Hop, Crawl, and Eat a Lot

Polar Bear Research

Endocrine Disruption: Sex-Changing Fish and More

Monitoreando el Pulso de Nuestro Planeta: �Tu Puedes Ayudar!
(Tracking the Pulse of Our Planet: You Can Help!)