How to Get Along With Urban Wildlife During the Drought

24/06/2021 2 min
How to Get Along With Urban Wildlife During the Drought

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Episode Synopsis

Just as humans must learn to adapt to changes in water availability during a drought, so must wildlife. Less water means less available habitat for wildlife, and since Utah is home to a sizable number of wildlife species, prolonged drought can create a perfect storm for human-wildlife conflict at the urban-wildland interface. Utah State University Extension wildlife specialist Terry Messmer discusses solutions.