Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Wildlife ecology and conservation will introduce you to the common and not so common wildlife you may encounter, their behavior and ecology, the benefits we gain from them, and their conservation challenges and needs.
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ArticlesWhat is Chronic Wasting Disease?
Chronic wasting disease is a disease caused by prions that effects all members of the Cervidae (deer) family. At this time, it is unknown if humans can be infected with CWD. -
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Chronic Wasting Disease in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know about CWD
When Watch NowRecorded Aug 2, 2021This webinar will serve as an introduction to chronic wasting disease. Participants will learn what the disease is, why it is a threat, how it is spread, and impacts of CWD on deer populations nationally. -
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ArticlesFrom the Woods: Amphibians
This article in the From the Woods series describes the frogs and salamanders of Pennsylvania. -
ArticlesThreatened, Endangered, and Extinct
This article is intended for 3rd and 4th grade students. It focuses on the difference between threatened, endangered, and extinct and how species adapt to their changing environment.
