Category: Entomology and Wildlife Ecology
Quail conservation
March 12, 2024 Written by Nya Wynn | Evan Krape
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Five ways Jane Goodall lives on at UD
October 09, 2025 | Written by Diane Stopyra | hotos courtesy of Erika Fleury, Sarah Lacy, Stella Pettit, North American Primate Sanctuary, Save the Chimps, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, Center for Great Apes and Chimp HavenUniversity of Delaware Blue Hens carry the torch of primatologist Jane Goodall. Among the Blue Hens inspired by Goodall is UD junior wildlife conservation major Stella Pettit. Pettit was 5 years old when she discovered Goodall through a library video. She attended a Goodall lecture at age 13 that she says changed her life. Today, Pettit is focused on protecting the natural world, especially through UD student organizations like the Wildlife Society. -
New pest kills plants by chewing, leaving cobwebs found in Delaware
September 24, 2025 | Written by Tim Furlong and Emily Rose Grassi | NBC 10 | Photo courtesy Brian KunkelA very destructive insect, the box tree moth, was discovered in New Castle County. This pest mostly feeds on boxwood species and can potentially kill them if left unchecked. The box tree moth was first found in Delaware in 2024, in Kent County. NBC 10 interviewed Extension specialist Brian Kunkel about this insect. -
Artificial light has essentially lengthened birds' day
August 22, 2025 | Written by Nell Greenfieldboyce | NPRA new study analyzed bird calls to look at how artificial lights impact birds' daily lives. It found birds start their days earlier because of light pollution. University of Delaware wildlife ecologist Jeff Buler was not one of the researchers for this study, but in this NPR story he weighs in on the work.
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