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Kaatscast spoke with Cornell University researchers about their latest investigations into New York State bobcat population abundance and the discovery of avian influenza (bird flu) in these wild felines.
Featuring Jenny Bloodgood, a wildlife veterinarian, and Haley Turner, a Cornell graduate student, the podcast explores their collaborative efforts to assess bobcat abundance and health using GPS collar tagging and camera trap stations. The discussion highlights various diseases affecting bobcats, including avian influenza, which has been detected in several sampled animals. The conversation also touches on historical challenges faced by bobcats, conservation efforts, and the implications of their findings for wildlife management.
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00:00 Introduction to Bobcat Research
01:41 Meet the Researchers
04:35 Bobcat Population History
05:41 Research Methods and Findings
12:43 Health and Disease in Bobcats
17:09 Impact of Avian Influenza
29:30 Human Influence and Conservation
37:21 Conclusion and Future Research
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Cover photo courtesy of Joshua Twining
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Kaatscast spoke with Cornell University researchers about their latest investigations into New York State bobcat population abundance and the discovery of avian influenza (bird flu) in these wild felines.
Featuring Jenny Bloodgood, a wildlife veterinarian, and Haley Turner, a Cornell graduate student, the podcast explores their collaborative efforts to assess bobcat abundance and health using GPS collar tagging and camera trap stations. The discussion highlights various diseases affecting bobcats, including avian influenza, which has been detected in several sampled animals. The conversation also touches on historical challenges faced by bobcats, conservation efforts, and the implications of their findings for wildlife management.
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00:00 Introduction to Bobcat Research
01:41 Meet the Researchers
04:35 Bobcat Population History
05:41 Research Methods and Findings
12:43 Health and Disease in Bobcats
17:09 Impact of Avian Influenza
29:30 Human Influence and Conservation
37:21 Conclusion and Future Research
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Cover photo courtesy of Joshua Twining
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