Tag: Brett Scheffers

The world’s most colorful songbirds most likely to be traded

by Samantha Murray
September 15, 2022

Songbirds are sought after as pets for their beautiful songs, but researchers wanted to know if the color of their feathers is associated with their prevalence in the pet trade A new study shows that the brightest and most uniquely colored ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Brett Scheffers, News, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, Wildlife Trade

UF-led team to forecast invasive species’ spread in southeast

by Samantha Murray
February 23, 2021

Scientists have launched an effort to predict where invasive animal species will move in the southeastern United States in response to changes in climate and land use. The goal is to help wildlife management agencies to stay ahead of ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Brett Scheffers, News, Water Institute, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

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