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To the Carcass in the Road, I’m Sorry
As someone who drives 23 miles each direction on my way to and from work, I cover a lot of pavement. I have a beautiful drive on a state route that follows along a major river, passing through forested and agricultural lands. During the warmer months, I often have the pleasure of seeing a bald eagle soaring over the river, or turkeys and deer grazing what’s left of the corn fields. Unfortunately, along my 23 mile drive, I often see many dead animals as well, particularly at this time of year and again in the fall. *Side story: While in the process of writing this article, I was up in…
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Coexisting With Wildlife When It Comes To Our Furry Friends
Part 1-Direct Impacts One of my favorite things to do with my dogs is find a local trail and take them out for a hike. My dogs are trained with off leash e-collar system, so I often let them run if there are no other people and/or dogs around. I pretty much make them stick to the trail, and always keep them within eyesight. Luckily we have never run into a wild animal while on the trail, however, the mere presence of dogs can have direct and indirect impacts on local wildlife populations1. In this post I will explore the different ways our pets, primarily cats and dogs, can impact…
