Species of different sizes interact with the landscape differently because ecological structure
varies with scale, as do species movement capabilities and habitat requirements. As such …

The majority of tallgrass prairie has been lost from North America's Great Plains, but
remaining tracts often support significant biodiversity. Despite permanent protections for …

I reaffirmed the existence of a red-bellied snake, Storeria occipitomaculata, collected in an
allopatric locality in eastern Nebraska, USA, in the 19th century. I utilized data associated …

Understanding the spatial ecology of small populations at the periphery of their range is
important for identifying factors limiting population growth and developing sound …

Protecting day roosts is imperative to the persistence and survival of local populations of tree-
roosting bats. The Pine Ridge region of Nebraska represents the largest area of coniferous …

Understanding of a migratory bird species' movements and winter fidelity provides insights
to various population and genetic parameters that may support conservation efforts …

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Platte River extends about 310 mi (499 km) from North Platte,
Nebraska, to its terminus at the Missouri River confluence near Plattsmouth, Nebraska. The …

Roadsides provide an abundant opportunity to increase connectivity of fragmented
landscapes with diminishing floral resources for pollinating insects. The ecological value of …

Habitat alteration and loss have contributed to substantial population declines of birds over
the past 50 years in North America. To address this problem locally, I aimed to gain a better …

Numerous conservation and surveying efforts have been aimed toward assessing and
documenting pollinators in decline, including bees and butterflies, across North America …