wildlife ecology

The prevalence of protected wildlife areas in borderlands makes international relations key to the survival of lynx, bears and other large migratory animals, according to new WSU research.

WSU scientists followed relocated sage-grouse to show they survived, providing a viable and productive step towards helping their population recover in Washington.

Each week, we showcase one of our CAHNRS Ambassadors, a student leadership organization that encourages students to pursue higher education and serves as a liaison between the college and the greater community. This week, we’re featuring Cailin O’Malley, a junior from Selah, Wash. What are you studying? I’m majoring in Wildlife Ecology. Favorite Show/Movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox Favorite Cougar Tradition: […]

Each week, we showcase one of our CAHNRS Ambassadors, a student leadership organization that encourages students to pursue higher education and serves as a liaison between the college and the greater community. This week, we’re featuring Tyler Wildman, a junior from Eugene, Oregon. What are you studying? I’m majoring in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science. Favorite Show/Movie: The Ranch […]

Each week, we showcase one of our CAHNRS Ambassadors, a student leadership organization that encourages students to pursue higher education and serves as a liaison between the college and the greater community. This week, we’re featuring Amanda Martian, sophomore from Arlington, Wash. What are you studying? I’m majoring in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Sciences. Favorite Show/Movie: Supernatural Favorite Cougar Tradition: […]

Each week, we showcase one of our CAHNRS Ambassadors, a student leadership organization that encourages students to pursue higher education and serves as a liaison between the college and the greater community. This week, we’re featuring Claudia Kightlinger, a junior from San Diego, Calif. What are you studying? I’m majoring in Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Sciences with a minor in […]

By Maya Wahl, CAHNRS Academic Programs Claudia Kightlinger spent her summer working with a variety of amazing animals as an animal care intern at the San Diego Zoo in the mammal department for the cheetah breeding program. Students dream of getting to work on a project like this and Claudia has gone above and beyond […]

Each week, we will showcase one of our CAHNRS Ambassadors for the CAHNRS Coug Connections series. This week, we’re featuring Claudia Kightlinger, a sophomore from San Diego, Calif.

We asked several CAHNRS Ambassadors, excellent students who love WSU and their college, to name their favorite professors. Here, we’re showcasing Lisa Shipley, professor in the School of the Environment.

PULLMAN, Wash. – Overharvest of cougars can increase negative encounters between the predator and humans, livestock and game, according to a 13-year Washington State University research project. Based on this, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is implementing a new cougar management plan.