How do dogs assist with habitat conservation and restoration? The largest threat to wildlife habitats worldwide is the fragmentation of vast landscapes caused by human expansion. As these natural areas become disturbed by human development, noxious weeds can invade...
Before the European settlement of North America, river otters inhabited every waterway on the continent. The traditional abundance of this mesopredator and the subsequent drastic reduction in population caused by humans makes them an iconic North American species. ...
A quick reminder before we jump into the Atlantic Ghost Crab – don’t forget that you can buy Misunderstood Mesos T-shirts! When you purchase one of these shirts, you’re directly supporting our ability to carry out educational outreaches across the region. This...
The Mustelidae, or weasel, Family is responsible for most of the North American mesocarnivores, however, some representatives of this diverse group also inhabit the same ecological niche further South. One of the weasel-like species occupying the forests and savannas...
Both freshwater and saltwater marshes have long been known for their ecological importance and their frailty. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, marshes only cover about 5% of the country’s landmass, yet they support 31% of our plant species. These...
Throughout the Canines Assisting Conservation series, we have discussed the benefits trained dogs bring to imperiled wildlife, noxious species eradication, habitat conservation, and even disease prevention. Protection of our food supply is yet another area where...