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Red swamp crayfish could be next Great Lakes invasive

By Kaley Fech | March 29, 2019

A new study predicts where the red swamp crayfish could next pop up on the Great Lakes. That could help state agencies prevent the spread of the fast reproducing invader that alters entire ecosystems.

bats

Disease, climate change helps bat set down Michigan roots

By Kelsi Kroll | March 26, 2019

Evening bats have begun making a home in Michigan.

Climate change

Deadly fish virus returns to northern Michigan hatchery

By Marshall Lee Weimer | March 21, 2019

The Marquette State Fish Hatchery lost around 100,000 fish in 2012 to the disease, according to a new publication in the American Fisheries Society. Similar losses happened again in 2017.

Birds

Keep your eye out for snowy owls

By Kelsi Kroll | February 18, 2019

A crew of scientists, bird banders and wildlife veterinarians needs your sightings for research on the Arctic raptor’s mysterious migration patterns.

Wildlife

DNR urges anglers to help slow the spread of fish disease

By Zaria Phillips | February 6, 2019

A disease that kills one of Michigan’s most popular gamefish appears to be spreading northward, worrying anglers and fisheries managers.

Fish

Study tracks flathead catfish route into Great Lakes

By Whitney McDonald | December 14, 2018

It has harmed native fish populations elsewhere.

Wildlife

Canadian researchers put secretive turtle on risk radar

By Quinn Zimmerman | December 13, 2018

It’s hard to count what you can’t see.

bees

Program boosts health of hives and heroes

By Quinn Zimmerman | November 19, 2018

Veterans gain skills and community from a program that also benefits honeybees.

Catch of the Day

Michigan gets new state veterinarian

By Tamia Boyd | November 15, 2018

Chronic Wasting Disease and tuberculosis in Michigan’s deer herd are among the priorities of Michigan’s new state veterinarian.

Wildlife

Dead deer data help detect wasting disease

By Kaley Fech | November 14, 2018

The technique helps speed the detection of Chronic Wasting Disease.

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