Kaatscast spoke with Cornell University researchers about their latest investigations into New York State bobcat population abundance and the <a href="https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2025/03/avian-influenza-discovered-nys-bobcats" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">discovery of avian influenza (bird flu) in these wild felines</a>. Featuring <a href="https://cwhl.vet.cornell.edu/staff/jenny-bloodgood" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Jenny Bloodgood</a>, a wildlife veterinarian, and Haley Turner, a Cornell graduate student, the podcast explores their collaborative efforts to assess bobcat abundance and health using GPS collar tagging and camera trap stations. The discussion highlights various diseases affecting bobcats, including avian influenza, which has been detected in several sampled animals. The conversation also touches on historical challenges faced by bobcats, conservation efforts, and the implications of their findings for wildlife management.---00:00 Introduction to Bobcat Research01:41 Meet the Researchers04:35 Bobcat Population History05:41 Research Methods and Findings12:43 Health and Disease in Bobcats17:09 Impact of Avian Influenza29:30 Human Influence and Conservation37:21 Conclusion and Future Research---Cover photo courtesy of Joshua Twining

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