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Entries in Research Briefs (340)

Tuesday
Aug252009

Zebra mussel case study shows total erradication may be possible

Can we completely eradicate noxious exotic species like zebra mussels? A case study in Lake George gives hope...read more

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Monday
Aug242009

Evolutionary limits to invasive species dominance

A study looks at the 50-year evolutionary history of an exotic plant post-invasion and finds that evolution places limits on dominance...read more

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Friday
Aug212009

Wolf scat and seabird bracelets: finding better methods to monitor wildlife

So what do wolf scat and seabird bracelets have in common? They've both been subjects of recent studies exploring better methods for collecting data on wildlife movement...read more

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Thursday
Aug202009

Forest bird communities along the urban-rural gradient 

How do forest bird communities change as we move from rural to urban areas? What causes these changes? And should we really care about urban birds anyway...read more

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Thursday
Aug202009

Friendship improves fitness of feral mares

A friend is more than just someone to laugh with or a shoulder to lean on in tough times. A friend can make you more fit. Just ask the feral horses of New Zealand...read more

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Wednesday
Aug192009

Tracing the evolutionary history of a mussel invasion

Tuesday
Aug182009

Restoring reservoirs following dam removal: best practices

Tuesday
Aug182009

Unexpected relationship between warming and advancing treelines

A new study in the journal Ecology Letters reveals that treelines are not responding to climate warming as expected...read more

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Monday
Aug172009

Do created wetlands aid amphibian conservation?

A new study published in Conservation Biology looks at the effect of created wetlands on amphibian breeding success in suburban and forested areas...read more

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Monday
Aug172009

Native versus exotics grasses: the race is on...

Scientists examine the role of early establishment in the race between between native and exotic grasses. The results may help managers protect rangelands at-risk...read more

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