• Bobcats and Bird Flu: Research Insights Emerging from Cornell

  • Apr 22 2025
  • Duración: 40 m
  • Podcast

Bobcats and Bird Flu: Research Insights Emerging from Cornell

  • Resumen

  • Kaatscast spoke with Cornell University researchers about their latest investigations into New York State bobcat population abundance and the discovery of avian influenza (bird flu) in these wild felines.

    Featuring Jenny Bloodgood, a wildlife veterinarian, and Haley Turner, a Cornell graduate student, the podcast explores their collaborative efforts to assess bobcat abundance and health using GPS collar tagging and camera trap stations. The discussion highlights various diseases affecting bobcats, including avian influenza, which has been detected in several sampled animals. The conversation also touches on historical challenges faced by bobcats, conservation efforts, and the implications of their findings for wildlife management.

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    00:00 Introduction to Bobcat Research

    01:41 Meet the Researchers

    04:35 Bobcat Population History

    05:41 Research Methods and Findings

    12:43 Health and Disease in Bobcats

    17:09 Impact of Avian Influenza

    29:30 Human Influence and Conservation

    37:21 Conclusion and Future Research

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    Cover photo courtesy of Joshua Twining

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