Category Archives: Wildlife

Wildlife

Troy Simon is a staff scientist for the Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit of the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources.

 Wildlife October 27, 2025

Staff scientist lives out Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit’s mission

Maddy Solomon checks a trap camera with homeowner John King. King agreed to participate in Solomon’s research to find out more the animals on his property and to help the Ecology doctoral student with her study of foxes. Solomon is monitoring more than 100 wildlife cameras in the Athens area to study red foxes and sarcoptic mange.

 Wildlife October 20, 2025

Wildlife cameras capture critters from suburb to farm to forest

Illustration of a bat hanging from a tree upside-down and glowing green against a purple background with a moon.

 Wildlife October 20, 2025

No tricks, only treats: Bats glow under ultraviolet light

Image of a coyote in the woods.

 Wildlife October 02, 2025

Coyote populations surge, rebound quickly

Image if a researcher holding a Bartram bass

 Wildlife September 19, 2025

UGA ecologists document two new species of bass

An ancient fish is making a comeback in Georgia's Coosa River. (Submitted)

 Wildlife August 04, 2025

Lake sturgeon thriving in Coosa River

Knowing where large predators, like this lion, spend their time could help park officials keep animals safe while also boosting tourism. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Periquet Pearce)

 Wildlife July 30, 2025

Both humans, nature change where lions and hyenas move

Wild pigs are an invasive species, and they're wreaking havoc on Georgia farms.

 Wildlife July 18, 2025

Wild pigs are costing Georgia farmers

Lioness laying in the grass

 Wildlife May 22, 2025

Exploring the reasons behind human-lion conflict

UGA doctoral student Santiago Perea deploys an acoustic bat detector in forest research area.

 Wildlife March 12, 2025

UGA research evaluates bat activity in winter