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When Snow Fleas Surface, Winter Study Comes to a Close

As the emergence of snow fleas signals the end of winter, the scientists gather up their findings and prepare to leave Isle Royale.
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For Moose, an Easy Winter Turns Hard

Academics / General Science : Scientist at Work (last year)

After enjoying a relatively mild winter so far, the moose of Isle Royale National Park struggle to plow through 10 inches of new snow in search of food. Read Post

Scat reveals an immigrant in Isle Royale wolves' gene pool

Academics / General Science : Science Daily (2 years ago)

Until recently scientists studying the wolves of Isle Royale National Park thought they'd been totally isolated on the Lake Superior island for more than half a century. Now, by analyzing droppings, they've found the DNA of a fairly... Read Post

In Winter Weather, Flying to Find Wolves

Academics / General Science : Scientist at Work (last year)

As the winter study of wolves and moose begins on Isle Royale in Lake Superior, scientists wonder what they will find and how much flight time the weather will allow. Read Post


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