MDIFW Blog
First Year of New Program Shows No Sign of Invasive Zebra Mussels
The use of eDNA sampling allows for detection of organisms without the need to trap, locate, or otherwise physically observe or handle them which can make it possible to detect new populations of invasive species, like zebra mussels, early on.
Restoration of Big Wadleigh Pond
The chemical restoration of Big Wadleigh Pond was a tremendous success, reclaiming space for native Arctic charr.
The Great Tick Debate
Have Turkeys Been Wrongly Accused for the Uptick? The best way to address this dispute is to look to science for the answers.
Maine Adds Eight New Species To State's Endangered and Threatened Species List
Eight new species were added to Maine's Endangered and Threatened Species list, including five birds, one bat, one bee, and a beetle. Two of these species, the saltmarsh sparrow and Ashtons cuckoo bumble bee, are listed as Endangered, and the other six as Threatened.
Look Beyond the Leaves
A patient look beyond the leaves reveals truly magical moments of Maine's wildlife in autumn.
One Million Purple Plants
Late summer pours a tide of purple flowers across the sandplain grassland of Kennebunk Plains Wildlife Management Area.
Maine Amphibian & Reptile Atlas Project Final Year
Accurate mapping of reptiles and amphibians is a challenge, but community scientists can make important contributions through the Maine Amphibian and Reptile Atlas Project (MARAP).
So, You Want to Be a Wildlife Biologist?
While the reward for this career is high for those who love it, not all can hack the demands of the job.
Tips for Tracks
Winter is the best time to learn to identify and interpret wildlife sign. Here are some tips to get started.
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