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Hyla regilla, the Pacific Treefrog. Photo by Chris Brown, USGS. Amphibian Research and Monitoring
Sierra Nevadas --Photographer: Nate Stephenson Ecosystems
Forster's Tern nest. Environmental Contaminants
A happy fire tiptoes through our study organisms. --Photographer: Nate Stephenson Fire Ecology
Global Average Temperature Global Change
Yellow Star Thistle Invasive Species
Eurasian Wigeon with satellite transmitter attached Radio Telemetry & Satellite Tracking
How healthy is this estuary? Photo: Kevin Lafferty, USGS Status and Trends of Biological Resources
GPS-collared bobcat with prey. --Photographer: Motion triggered camera Wildlife

The Western Ecological Research Center (WERC)

  The Pacific Southwest is the country's most ecologically rich and diverse area. It contains a dazzling array of habitats from below-sea-level deserts to alpine tundra to coastal mountains, seashores, and marine ecosystems. The scientists of the Western Ecological Research Center reflect the diversity of this region with expertise in a wide range of disciplines. Their capabilities fulfill the varied needs of clients and partners, from ecological research, monitoring and technology development to basic biology and modeling.


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California Treefrog

A Field Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of Coastal Southern California: Field Guide Developed By:  Robert Fisher and Ted J. Case with photos by Chris Brown 

Desert Tortoise Hibernation burrow

Desert Tortoise Hibernation: Temperatures, Timing, and Environment: The federally listed Mojave population of the desert tortoise receives much attention from scientists and land managers alike. The cryptic behavior of ...more

Clapper rail moving through the marsh at Colma Creek --Photographer: USGS

Ecology of California Clapper Rails in the San Francisco Bay/Delta Region: The California Clapper Rail (Rallus longirostris obsoletus) is a federal and state listed endangered species restricted primarily to San Francisco Bay ...more

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