Zoology

Worldwide Beetle Collection

Project Goal: 
Understand the history and ecology of fungi that live on insect exoskeletons.
Your Role: 
Collect a few beetle specimens in ethanol while visiting a snowline during your next adventure.
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Banded Gull Sightings

Project Goal: 
Determine: where gulls go during the winter, how far juveniles travel, and the survival rates of adults and juveniles.
Your Role: 
Photograph and report sightings of gulls with bands on their legs.
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Roadkill Survey for Road Bikers

Project Goal: 
Document the location and species of roadkill. Data will support research efforts on the mitigation of the impact transportation has on ecosystems.
Your Role: 
Report a roadkill via the website.
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Global Cave Biology Initiative

Project Goal: 
Fill in gaps in scientific knowledge the inhabitants of caves and how these animals use caves.
Your Role: 
If you visit a cave, document all animals or evidence of animals encountered from the front to the back using non-invasive techniques.
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Christmas Bird Count

Project Dates: 
2013-12-14 to 2014-01-05
Project Goal: 
Document changes in location and abundances of birds throughout North America.
Your Role: 
Join a 114 year old tradition by counting and reporting the birds seen at your site. Also checkout their website to see others' reports.
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