The lynx effect: Smell of predators enough to curb deer browsing, study finds - The findings offer a tool for helping forests ...

Deer change where and how long they feed when they detect the scent of large predators, reducing damage to young trees.

When deer start showing up in backyards, it’s easy to feel like you should help them, particularly in winter. Even just a bit ...

New research shows that the mere smell of predators is enough to change deer behavior and limit browsing damage to tree saplings. The findings, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, offer a ...

Thirty-six states have detected cases of CWD, but many hunters are more fearful of losing game than the disease itself.

Thirty-six states, including Iowa, have detected cases of chronic wasting disease, but some hunters are more fearful of losing game than of the disease itself.

For ranger Wang, he believes that human experience and instinct will still play an important role at the reserve. A human can ...

Florida has an estimated half-million feral hogs, an invasive species first introduced by Spanish explorers in the 1500s. Feral hogs are considered a biological threat as they damage habitats, out-eat ...

As temperatures drop in Washington state, you might notice more deer gathering near gardens, yards, parks and even golf courses. The graceful, antlered animals are likely searching for something to ...

Chronic wasting disease can infect deer and closely related species like elk and moose. It’s highly contagious, always fatal ...

Once written off as extinct, the silver-backed chevrotain forces scientists to confront how much of biodiversity still lives ...