Bobcats in the 'Burbs:’ How Human Development and Activity in New England Alters Activity of an Elusive Carnivore
Join University of New Hampshire PhD candidate Mairi Poisson to learn about the elusive bobcat!
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Pricing
- Suggested Donation: $5.00
Location
Mather Auditorium
The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a solitary and elusive figure of the New England woods. Despite increased habitat loss and habitat fragmentation due to human development, bobcat populations have remained stable across much of the region. In this talk, Mairi Poisson will describe some of the intriguing natural history of the bobcat as it pertains to New England. She will also discuss research from New Hampshire regarding how bobcats have adjusted to increased human presence on the landscape, and what that means for other native species.
About the Presenter
Mairi Poisson is currently a PhD candidate at the University of New Hampshire in the Wildlife Modeling and Management Lab. Her dissertation research focuses on the impacts of human development and activity on wildlife connectivity in New England. She uses data from a variety of sources, focusing on a combination of camera trapping and GPS-collaring. She earned her master's in wildlife conservation from UNH in 2023. Prior to grad school, Mairi worked as a conservation detection dog handler in the western US.