MassWildlife Citizen Scientists Program Looks to Public For Help

Lucas Willard — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:35:09 +0000

The State of Massachusetts is looking for its residents to take part in monitoring populations of local animals. WAMC’s Berkshire Bureau Chief Lucas Willard reports…

MassWildlife is launching its Citizen Scientists campaign, calling for help from state residents to report populations of 3 animals – wild turkeys, rabbits and bats.

Marion Larson, Outreach Coordinator from MassWildlife, says that by reporting sightings of wild turkeys, which are numerous throughout the region, is part of the state’s annual Turkey Brood Survey.

Bats Rebound in NY White-Nose Caves

Dave Lucas — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:54:04 +0000

There are more bats in caves first struck by white-nose syndrome, giving researchers a glimmer of hope in the scourge that has killed millions of bats in North America. More from WAMC's Dave Lucas...