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Flying by Night: USGS Scientists Put Technology to Work on Bats

How do you study something that flies under cover of darkness? This question persistently troubles scientists investigating the mysterious lives of bats. The 45 bat species that occur in the continental United States play important roles in U.S. ecosystems as major predators of flying insects and pollinators of desert plants. Bats also play an More...

  • gloved hands holding bat that has radio transmitter attached to its back

Mountain Lion Research on the Colorado Front Range

As one of one of the big three charismatic predators in North America, mountain lions top the list of national park management challenges that require balancing the preservation of species with protection of park visitors. In Rocky Mountain National Park and its environs, USGS Fort Collins Science Center (FORT) scientists are collaborating with More...

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