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Posts by Pender Islands Conservancy

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(PDF) Holidays? Not for all. Eagles have larger home ranges on holidays as a consequence of human disturbance PDF | Human-wildlife conflicts are the object of raising concern in conservation biology. People living in urban areas are rapidly increasing worldwide... | Find, read and cite all the research you ne...

A new study tracking eagles found larger home ranges and higher energy use during weekends and holidays due to increased human recreational activity, reminding us why protected nature sanctuaries play such an important role in conservation. Read the full study to learn more.

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The barred owl’s westward migration threatens other species and a whole ecosystem, UW researchers find A new study shows that the invasive predator feeds on 29 species given special conservation status by federal and state governments.

The barred owl’s westward migration threatens other species and a whole ecosystem, UW researchers find.

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As white-nose syndrome threatens bats nationwide, this scientist's probiotic ‘cocktail’ could save them | CBC News Canadian research scientist Cori Lausen is studying probiotics as a treatment for white-nose syndrome, which is caused by a fungus called Pseudogymnoascus destructans.

Canadian biologist Cori Lausen is using probiotics to help protect bats from a fungal disease threatening populations across North America.

Our own Pender bat biologist, Sue Dulc, worked with Cori during her MSc — incredible “made in BC” science in action!

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