Field work can often be an adventurous endeavor and planning for the possibility of problems is just as important as preparing for exciting research. At UC Davis, there is an entire Field Safety Research Team dedicated to facilitating safe field research. The field safety team provides consultations on how to minimize risk while in the field. One…
Creature Feature: Crotch’s Bumblebee
Learn more about these rare, sparkly, fuzzy critters and how you can help preserve them 🙂
Field notes: Diary at a Dairy
ABGG student Isabelle tells us all about her research on dairy cows and their abnormal behaviors.
Sunday Sketch: The whale watcher’s dilemma
A crazy fact about the potential harms of whale watching.
On Welcoming Man’s Best Friend to Our Home: Guide for first-time puppy owners
Getting a new puppy can be one of the greatest joys in life. From the moment you lay eyes on them, to the first time you hold them, cuddle them, and comfort them, they have a way of making it into your heart and staying there. New puppies often times become family members, best friends,…
Field Frame Friday: Bonus Barn Cats!
One of the cool things about visiting Dairy Farms is all the extra critters that live there! Many dairy farms have feral or barn cats that live on the property. They help to catch mice, in between taking cute naps like this! [Photo and caption by Isabelle McDonald-Gilmartin] [Edited by Maggie Creamer]
Sunday Sketch: Sun Bear
A fun fact about the world’s smallest bear species!
Field Notes: Peru Pilot Trip
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a good deal of research was put on pause to protect the health of our global community and the animals we work with. While the pandemic is still an ongoing threat, some researchers have been able to safely resume data collection. The field notes shared here are from my September 2021 pilot field…
Creature Feature: Giant anteater
Learn more about our ant loving friends!
Field Frame Friday: Jungle Documentary Secret
If you’ve ever enjoyed the beautiful cinematography of a jungle nature documentary, we have news for you! Your expectation of what a rainforest looks like might be a bit skewed. Rainforests are some of the most biodiverse places in the world, and documentaries often make it look like these forests are chock-full of lianas and…
