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National Wildlife Research Center

The National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) is the research unit of the USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services program. Scientists and support staff are dedicated to finding solutions to challenging wildlife damage management problems related to agriculture, natural resources, property, and human health and safety.

Human-wildlife conflicts, wildlife damage, nuisance and pest animals, wildlife disease, invasive species, overabundant wildlife, and overall ecosystem health are just some of the topics studied by researchers at the National Wildlife Research Center.


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RESEARCH SPOTLIGHTS

Invasive Reptiles’ Scent Trails: New Tool for Management?

Invasive Burmese pythons and black and white Argentine tegus are well established in southern Florida. Both species’ behavior is driven by the animals’ detection and reaction to chemosensory cues, such as taste and smell.

Learn more about Invasive Reptiles’ Scent Trails: New Tool for Management?


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