Edna: A Comprehensive Look at the Wildlife of the Southern US
A new study released by the University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory is giving us a comprehensive picture of the wildlife in the southern portion of the United States. The study, called EDNA (Ecological Data Network of the Americas), is a massive effort that uses a combination of both traditional and modern methods to track the movements and interactions of a variety of species. The EDNA team collected data from over 1,000 sites in the southern United States, ranging from Florida to Texas, and included data from both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The data collected includes information on species abundance, behavior, habitat preferences, and the effects of climate change. This comprehensive picture of the wildlife in the southern United States will be invaluable for conservation efforts and help us understand how different species interact and how they are affected by global warming.
source: Phys.org