The curated stories in this ongoing series explore in different ways how art and science in national parks help us learn about things that are important but often hard to see or recognize. Animals that steal food when we're not watching. Plants that look like they belong in a natural area but don't. How animals behave when people are absent. Keep an eye out for more stories to come.
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Article 1: New Study Reveals How Campers Can Become Food Storage Champs
No one wins when wild animals are able to steal snacks. Recent research shows that social marketing—encouraging behavioral change for public benefit—can help national park campers hold on to their food. Read more
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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Article 2: How to Build Adaptive Invasive Plant Treatment Programs
Trying out alternative, scientifically grounded techniques could save time and money and yield benefits that go beyond individual park boundaries. Read more
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Yosemite National Park
Article 3: Wild Animals Show Many Different Reactions to People in U.S. National Parks
A new study reveals that the presence of people and human-made structures in U.S. national parks has long-lasting effects on how large animals behave. Read more
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Article 4: A New, Safer Way to Monitor Bear Reproduction
Computer models trained on bear collar data can accurately predict the presence or absence of cubs. Read more