Research Recast(ed)
A MacEwan University podcast focused on breaking down research and reshaping the conversation.

S4E11 - Squirreling Around: Conservation and Community with Dr. Jessica Haines

In today’s episode, Dr. Jessica Haines, a wildlife biologist, joins us to discuss her research on Franklin's ground squirrels, a species in decline in Alberta. Dr. Haines talks about the squirrels' habitat preferences, their sensitivity to human impact, and the challenges of capturing and studying them. She emphasizes the critical role of public engagement in conservation, from events like Open Farm Days to creating educational tools like a squirrel ID guide.

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