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Nov 26 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Attitudes of College Undergraduates Towards Coyotes (Canis latrans) in an Urban Landscape: Management and Public Outreach…

This study examined attitudes towards coyotes and coyote management among college undergraduates in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, where coyotes are a recent addition. READ MORE

Nov 22 2013 | Kathryn Asher

A Multiplex PCR Method to Identify Bushmeat Species in Wildlife Forensics

This article presents a new method for identifying the species of origin of bushmeat, i.e., meat that is illegally harvested from wild animals, often endangered species. READ MORE

Nov 18 2013 | Kathryn Asher

A Test of the ‘Genetic Rescue’ Technique Using Bottlenecked Donor Populations of Drosophila Melanogaster

This study used flies to study whether the inbred offspring of one population could later mate with the inbred offspring of another population and reintroduce genetic variation, with an eye toward strategies for endangered species recovery. READ MORE

Nov 12 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Eighteen Reasons Animal Behaviourists Avoid Involvement in Conservation

This paper addresses 18 perceived impediments that deter animal behaviorists from engaging in conservation efforts, and provides compelling counter-arguments for each, emphasizing the relevance of animal behavior to many conservation issues. READ MORE

Nov 8 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Predictive Model of Avian Electrocution Risk on Overhead Power Lines

Explores factors associated with bird electrocutions by overhead power lines, and develops a predictive model to identify poles likely to lead to avian electrocutions so they can be targeted for retrofitting. READ MORE

Oct 31 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Outdoor Cats: Identifying Differences Between Stakeholder Beliefs, Perceived Impacts, Risk and Management

This study surveyed three stakeholder groups—the general public, supporters of trap-neuter-return (TNR) methods, and members of a bird and conservation advocacy organization—on their beliefs about effects of outdoor cats on wildlife and ecosystems, and potential management options. READ MORE

Oct 29 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Schoolchildren and One of the Most Unpopular Animals: Are They Ready to Protect Snakes?

This study explored schoolchildren’s attitudes towards snakes and found (contrary to popular belief) that many liked snakes and most wanted to see them protected, suggesting that children have an interest in the protection of less charismatic species. READ MORE

Oct 28 2013 | Kathryn Asher

Public Opinions of Endangered Species in Florida

Florida residents were surveyed on their attitudes, opinions, and knowledge about endangered species, influence of humans on endangerment, state and national influence, attitudes towards protection policies, and willingness to avoid harmful activities or engage in environmental civic behavior. READ MORE

Oct 1 2013 | Faunalytics

Predicting the Intention to Support the Return of Wolves: A Quantitative Study with Teenagers

This article explores what factors predict young people's support for the controversial return of wolves (a threatened species) in Germany. READ MORE

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