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Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in Pet Stores in 21 States

Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in Pet Stores in 21 States

A citizen’s report of an invasive zebra mussel found in an aquarium moss package found in a pet store prompted a U.S. Geological Survey expert on...

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Friday's Findings - March 19 2021

Friday's Findings - March 19 2021

Impacts of translocation on the cooperatively breeding Florida scrub-jay in Ocala National Forest 

Date: March 19, 2021 from 2-2:30 p.m. eastern time

Sp...

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A Whale by Any Other Name

A Whale by Any Other Name

A new paper from the USGS and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History documents some of the first scientific descriptions and names given to...

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New USGS Strategy Harnesses State-of-the-Art Science to Tackle Wildfires Before, During and After the Flames

New USGS Strategy Harnesses State-of-the-Art Science to Tackle Wildfires Before, During and After the Flames

To help address growing wildfire-related challenges in America, the U.S. Geological Survey is rolling out a new Wildland Fire Science Strategy that...

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Invasive Species Science at WARC

Invasive Species Science at WARC

This year, we recognize National Invasive Species Awareness Week on February 22 - 26 and May 15 - 22. Learn about USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research...

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Video on USGS Pacific Seabird Research

Video on USGS Pacific Seabird Research

This video features an overview of USGS and Ecosystems research with a focus on Pacific seabirds. Our scientists at the USGS Alaska Science Center...

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Friday's Findings - March 5 2021

Friday's Findings - March 5 2021

Species Status Assessments to Support Endangered Species Decision Making

Date: March 5, 2021 from 2-2:30 p.m. eastern time

Speakers: 

Conor McGowan...

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You've Heard a Bird Sing, But Have You Heard a Jerusalem Cricket's Drum?

You've Heard a Bird Sing, But Have You Heard a Jerusalem Cricket's Drum?

You’ve probably heard a bird singing to find a mate, or even a frog. But have you ever heard a Jerusalem cricket’s drum?

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Next Generation of Women in Science

Next Generation of Women in Science

As part of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Fort Collins Science Center scientists volunteered to pass along personal and professional...

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Research Spotlight: Precise Eggshell Thickness Measurements To Inform Bird Ecology And Mercury Monitoring

Research Spotlight: Precise Eggshell Thickness Measurements To Inform Bird Ecology And Mercury Monitoring

In a study published in the journal Ecology and Evolution, USGS biologists provide precise eggshell thickness measurements for 12 species of birds...

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Fort Collins Science Center Scientists Share Expertise at Society for Range Management Meeting

Fort Collins Science Center Scientists Share Expertise at Society for Range Management Meeting

Scientists from the US Geological Survey Fort Collins Science Center will be presenting on topics ranging from sage-grouse to invasive plant species...

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