Studying Western Chicken Turtles at Multiple Geographic Scales

Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Brandon Bowers
PhD Student
Texas A&M University Natural Resources Institute

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Webinar Description:

This webinar will provide updates on long-term research partnerships between TPWD and Texas A&M University’s Natural Resources Institute geared toward better understanding Western Chicken Turtles, their status in Texas, and their conservation needs. The webinar will summarize several studies completed at various geographic scales and synthesize what we learned from that research into a path forward for conservation and management of the species in Texas.

Bio:

Brandon received a Master’s from Texas A&M University in 2020 and is continuing research as a PhD student. He is focused on practical outcomes in scientific research, improving research efficiency, and amphibian and reptile conservation.

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