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Birds aren’t the only creatures who flock together , articleVirginia Tech researchers and partners seek to understand the climate of ornithological societies and increase access through affinity groups or “flocks.”
Date: Jun 22, 2023 -
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Veterinary professor finds harmful bacterial pathogen in Virginia farm-raised rainbow trout , articleThe discovery by Stephen A. Smith, professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathology and director of the Aquatic Medicine Program at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, was published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Aquatic Animal Health.
Date: Jun 07, 2023 -
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Grassroots philanthropy effort will fund Virginia Tech white-tailed deer research , articleA philanthropic grant from Virginia Hound Heritage will help support research on a disease impacting white-tailed deer in Virginia.
Date: May 05, 2023 -
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Wildlife experts investigate spread of ‘zombie deer disease’ , articleDeer afflicted with chronic wasting disease — also frequently referred to as “zombie deer disease” — will appear abnormally thin, move sluggishly, and salivate excessively. The disease is contagious and always fatal. Virginia Tech wildlife health expert Luis Escobar will be leading a study of transmission of CWD among Virginia's white-tailed deer population. He talks about the disease, what the study will do and how it is being funded.
Date: Apr 14, 2023 -
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Kathleen Alexander brings a One Health vision to conservation efforts in Botswana , articleAlexander makes a global impact merging wildlife conservation with community health and economic development in Botswana.
Date: Mar 17, 2023 -
Video ItemStudying diseases in humans and wildlife , video
Professor Kathleen Alexander's research in Botswana explores factors that influence the spread of diseases. Understanding how diseases infect and spread between humans and wildlife within the environment is crucial for public health on a global scale.
Date: Mar 16, 2023 -
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Hokies take the plunge in pursuit of a sustainable New Zealand , articleStudents learn about the interplay between humans and the natural environment on an overseas study trip to New Zealand.
Date: Feb 17, 2023 -
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Biological sciences’ Dana Hawley leads study showing how symptoms of illness help pathogens spread amongst songbirds , articleHawley and a team of researchers have shown just how easily these pathogens — in this case, a form of conjunctivitis common in birds but harmless to humans — spread, suggesting similar scenarios for humans.
Date: Jan 11, 2023 -
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Wildlife Viewing Club spotlights future career opportunities for local elementary school students , articleGraduate students from the College of Natural Resources and Environment are preparing the next generation of conservationists by teaching local elementary students about wildlife and engaging them in hands-on learning experiences.
Date: Dec 02, 2022 -
Video ItemA snapshot of native wildlife research , video
Professor Marcella Kelly in the College of Natural Resources and Environment and undergraduate students in The Wildlife Society at Virginia Tech conduct research on native wildlife around Mountain Lake. Each fall, students place non-invasive camera traps (motion-triggered digital cameras) on trails and use the recorded images to study bear, coyote, and bobcat populations.
Date: Nov 30, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech researchers will investigate how bird feeding influences humans and birds , articleAshley Dayer of the College of Natural Resources and Environment and Dana Hawley of the College of Science are leading a multifaceted project funded by the National Science Foundation to study the effects of bird feeding.
Date: Nov 15, 2022 -
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Studying vampire bats to predict the next pandemic , articleSupported by the National Science Foundation, the team will examine how geography, population traits, and climate change affect the spread of infectious disease from vampire bats to other species, and propose new models for predicting when and where wildlife virus transmission might occur in the future.
Date: Sep 26, 2022 -
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Fall Forestry and Wildlife Field Tours flourish in the commonwealth , articleVirginia forest landowners are invited to participate in fall networking and educational tours to learn more about sustainably managing natural resources.
Date: Sep 15, 2022 -
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Dean Stauffer honored with emeritus status , articleA member of the Virginia Tech community since 1983, Stauffer made significant contributions to bird conservation through his work in the United States, Mexico, and South America, focusing on habitat requirements of migratory birds as well as grouse and quail.
Date: Sep 12, 2022 -
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Trying out potential careers from packaging to conservation , articleStudents in the College of Natural Resources and Environment are getting a head start on career success through summer internships.
Date: Aug 18, 2022 -
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Some roots take hold: Forestry and conservation families continue to shape their legacies at Virginia Tech , articleCurrent Hokies Caleb Turner and Lily Martin are part of their family legacies in Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment.
Date: Mar 29, 2022 -
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Bones, feathers, and fins: How Virginia Tech’s natural history collection helps prepare the next generation of conservationists , articleThe Virginia Tech natural history collection gives wildlife conservation students hands-on experiences learning to identify animal species.
Date: Dec 21, 2021 -
Video ItemCNRE Museum collection seeks to expand to broaden students hands-on learning experiences , video
The College of Natural Resources and Environment gives students the opportunity to learn about wildlife specimens inside the classroom through its museum collection located at Cheatham Hall. The museum is looking to expand its resources by asking for public donations of their own personal collections to help further education and outreach.
Date: Dec 03, 2021 -
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From camera traps to tank tracks: Hokies manage conservation work on military landscapes , articleThe Conservation Management Institute works with the military to protect threatened and endangered animals and plants while preserving critical conservation landscapes.
Date: Oct 20, 2021 -
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From hatchlings to loggerheads: A Hokie spends the summer aiding and rehabilitating sea turtles , articleA student in the College of Natural Resources and Environment spent the summer helping threatened sea turtles in North Carolina.
Date: Oct 04, 2021
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