The earth is undergoing a “biodiversity crisis” characterized by loss of populations, species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem services. Part of this crisis consists of population declines, extinctions, and increased incidence of deformities in amphibians. It is unknown whether deformities contribute to these declines. Many cases of population declines in amphibians...
A causative factor in declining greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus)
populations is reduced annual recruitment due to poor habitat quality. Sage-grouse
population decline is concurrent with a decline in the extent and quality of the
sagebrush (Artemisia sp.) biome. However, current research has shown a positive
relationship between sage-grouse brood and...
Literature has often misrepresented Natives and women. I involved Native Women in researching and
editing my novel to fairly and accurately represent them. in open-ended interviews they described their
experiences of nature, enjoyment, and discrimination as well as their critiques of the novel itself.
Descriptions were of discrimination as perceived...