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Number 27 In September we conducted our 27th consecutive year of small mammal live-trapping at our three long-term study blocks. This work largely is powered by the senior undergraduate students in the Natural Resource Science program. This year, however, Kara from our lab played a leader role in coordination, and used the opportunity to put … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Two big accomplishments in the lab to report: On September 27, 2023, Chloe defended her thesis on “Western Rattlesnake Migration and Habitat Use in British Columbia, Canada”. One of her chapters already appears in print (see Can. J. Zool. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjz-2022-0173). Also on the rattlesnake front, Veronica took top prize for student presentations (15-minute category) at … Continue reading → Continue reading →

          The World Snake Day celebration at our Osoyoos rattlesnake study site (in partnership with the Osoyoos Indian Band) was a great success, thanks to the work of Lindsay and the other snakers on the team (Calen, Erin, and Caroline).  Good turnout and a lot of people learnt a lot about … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Wow, I fell way behind on updating the postings to this site.  So here’s a few highlights: Back in March Lily won Best Poster at the Master of Science Showcase at TRU.  Good going. That just might be two years in a row that our lab has won the competition (Camille won the previous year!).   Lily … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Thanks to the efforts of Veronica and her artistic partner Jake, the lab has new t-shirts! Hot! Instant classic! Collectors’ item!!!!  Click HERE for the promo video on Jake’s TikTok site. Continue reading →

Our lab’s December Holiday Social was well attended in 2022:  A couple recent alumni dropped in, and even the Honours Students managed to find time amongst their end-of-semester exams!  A superb potluck dinner was created. Continue reading →