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April 30, 2005 - Raven research in the valley

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Article describing the Raven Ecology project underway at CBS. By Robert Stuart, Jackson Hole Journal, April 30, 2005

Jackson Hole News & Guide article describing the satellite movements of eagles tagged for our lead project.

Summary of findings from 2009 lead study in conjunction with the National Elk Refuge and Grand Teton National Park.

A collaborative study with the University of Washington on the potential influences of ravens on sage-grouse productivity. Published in the journal Condor

Cougar research opens doors of discovery on our local predator population. Published in Jackson Hole Magazine 2010. For the full article please visit the following link http://www.lifeinthetetons.com/Jackson-Hole-Magazine/Winter-2010/A-Lion-039s-Tale/

Presence of the neurotoxic amino acids β -N-methylamino-L-alanine(BMAA) and 2,4-diamino-butyric acid (DAB) in shallow springs from the Gobi Desert.

As part of an effort to involve the community and provide valuable, scientific data for all interested parties, Craighead Beringia South has teamed up with a host of scientists from Jackson Hole to implement Nature Mapping. Hosted by the Meg and Bert Raynes Wildlife Fund and the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation, Nature Mapping Jackson Hole engages local citizens to collect scientific data. Please visit : http://www.naturemappingjh.org/ for more info

Day in the life of trapping eagles. Craighead Beringia South catches raptors to study the effects of lead exposure from spent lead rifle ammunition.

Outfitting eagles with transmitters will reveal whether the issue of exposure to lead from spent rifle ammunition local Jackson Hole issue or of national concern.

Jackson Hole News & Guide article reports the Bridger-Teton National Forest will consider asking hunters to use lead-free bullets beginning in 2010.

A newspaper article from the Jackson Hole News and Guide about the Park and Refuge request for hunters to use lead-free ammo.

Based on Craighead Beringia South research, the National Elk Refuge and Grand Teton Park are requesting hunters use lead-free bullets beginning this year.

Our GPS transmitter technique was recently featured in a newsletter by Microwave Telemetry, the manufacterers of the minature GPS units.

Jackson Hole News & Guide article written by Cory Hatch

Researchers say mixed family of six could be a first in the world of cougar research. By Cory Hatch Jackson Hole News and Guide April 2, 2008

Jackson Hole Daily News, April 1, 2008

Wayward mountain lion relocated after it takes a detour through a garage. Wyoming Wildlife, March 2008.

http://www.thesnaz.com/2008/02/28/bryan-bird-rosian-talks-grouse/

Jackson Hole News & Guide

Jackson Hole Airport gives money to fund sage grouse research. By Corey Hatch, Jackson Hole Daily News, October 20, 2007

Exxon the raven was rescued and later released back into the wild by CBS. By Jake Nichols, The Jackson Hole Planet, August 29, 2007

Female sage grouse movements and breeding activity in the Jackson Hole area. By Cory Hatch, Jackson Hole News and Guide, August 22, 2007

Study released by the Peregrine Fund found lead in hunter killed venison. Jackson Hole Daily News Associated Press, 2007

A Golden Eagle captured by Beringia South Biologists may be the heaviest ever recorded! By Cory Hatch, Jackson Hole Daily News, December 22, 2006

Lead bullets used by hunters were found to poison ravens in the valley and possibly humans as well. By Cory Hatch, Jackson Hole News and Guide, September 6, 2006

CBS and the Teton Science School joined forces to teach the community about corvids. By Aimee Chou, Jackson Hole News and Guide, July 6, 2005