Q&A: Dr. Tal Avgar on his role in wildlife research and conservation at UBC Okanagan
Dr. Tal Avgar is a quantitative wildlife ecologist who recently joined the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science as a grant-tenured faculty member in the Department of Biology. His research focuses on pressing issues such as woodland caribou recovery, and the empowerment of Indigenous-led conservation efforts. We connected with Dr. Avgar to learn more about […]
People, climate to intensify pressure on popular provincial parks
UBCO researchers caution about the balance between seeking or protecting nature
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UBCO research shows how healthy plants help rivers meander
Study includes implications for climate resilience, adaptation after fire or flood
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Deer are expanding north, and that’s not good for caribou
Researchers say warming climate allowing deer to expand their range
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Scientists assess paths toward maintaining BC caribou until habitat recovers
Reforestation requires decades to support southern mountain caribou, UBCO research shows
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Exceptional faculty members celebrated as 2024’s Researchers of the Year
UBCO researchers recognized for outstanding work and scholarly activity
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Restoring nature’s broken links to help wildlife
UBC Okanagan Researcher of the Year Dr. Adam Ford sees his research directly impact animals in the field.
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UBCO researchers get to the bottom of non-invasive gut tests
Mucus contains vital data to help address diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer
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Can flowers, planted to attract pollinators, benefit neighbouring crops?
UBCO researchers investigate whether farmers should just let it bee
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New research shows invasive ants alter lion’s hunting habits in Kenya
As protective trees are damaged, landscapes change, lions adapt their diet
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