Behind the Scenes: Unearthing a fossorial snake – Population and Community Ecology (PACE) Lab

Kirtland's Watersnake — Kirtland’s Watersnake

Graduate Student Tyler Stewart takes you on along on a search for the Kirtland’s Snake, Clonophis kirtlandii.

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Last week, the PaCE Lab was proud to have UBAP Lead & Ornithologist, Asya Rahlin, and Pollinator Ecologist, KC Carter, represent us at the 2024 Wildlife Society Meeting in Baltimore, MD!Asya presented her ongoing work on how body condition, breeding status, and extreme weather events are connected to food limitation indices in Marsh and Sedge Wrens—shedding light on the effects of environmental stressors on these wetland bird populations, especially as climate impacts intensify. KC shared findings on the impacts of urbanization intensity on bumblebee-plant network structures and floral resource topological roles within the Chicago region—highlighting the importance of native plants in pollinator conservation efforts in urban spaces. We’re so proud to see members of our lab leading important projects in conservation! ... See MoreSee Less

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INHS PACE Lab

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A new paper was published today reported on observations from a frog captive breeding facility run by Association Mitsinjo. The researchers, including PhD Candidate Devin Edmonds, documented 1,272 breeding events by 11 species of Malagasy frogs! Reproductive behaviors and success in many of these species had never been observed. Devin shared some photos here.Link to paper in the comments. ... See MoreSee Less

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INHS PACE Lab is at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve.

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The Traveling Science Center is in Homewood today as part of Homewood Science Center’s Walk Walton event. Come on out and enjoy the beautiful weather! ... See MoreSee Less

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