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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 2h

#tws2025 in a nutshell:

arya horon behind a lectern giving two thumbs up

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 2h

Moose Madness #2: Fine scale moose habitat and movement with Arya Horon

#TWS2025

Arya Horon on a podium, behind a lectern, presenting on fine scale moose habitat selection and movement. A screen with a powerpoint is to her right.

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 5h

Moose Madness #1: Population size and trends in Alberta with Caroline Lesage

Caroline Lesage on a podium and behind a lectern presenting to an audience. A screen to her right has a slide titled moose in alberta with a photo, map, and other text.

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 5h

I'm so delighted to encounter an unreconstructed prescriptivist with this kind of fervor that I won't screenshot any dictionary definitions. I hope there's another account dedicated to the elimination of "comprised of."

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 7h

Great talk! Apologies to anyone who assumed this was going to be a DJ set.

cam mcclelland at a podium on stage with headphones on, in front of a very large screen with a slide showing bears in a snowy landscape and the title "improving non-invasive monitoring methods for grizzly bears in alberta"

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 8h

It's the last day at #TWS2025 but we've got a pretty good finale lined up.

✔️more efficient grizzly bear monitoring
✔️what's influencing moose population size and trends
✔️where are the moose and where are they going?

The wildlife society conference edmonton. Wednesday October 8 9:15 Hall D: Screen 2. Cameron McClelland, fRI Research Grizzly Bear Program. Improving the effectiveness and efficiency of non-invasive monitoring methods for grizzly bears

The Wildlife Society Conference Edmonton. Wednesday October 9 11:45am Salon 8. Caroline Lesage, fRI Research Caribou Program. Moose population size and trend relative to forest management activities and landscape conditions in alberta, canada.

The Wildlife society conference edmonton. Wednesday, October 9 2pm Salon 8. Arya Horon, fRI Research Caribou Program. Fine-scale moose habitat selection varies at seasonal and diel scales in Alberta, Canada

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 8h

We are a minor part of this work! The true Hiro is at @irssubc.bsky.social

Shiva J, PhD @dolphinwhisperer.bsky.social · 23h

Super cool! Study: Drone-Based Wildlife Monitoring Using Thermal Sensors and Deep Learning (Hiroto Goto et al) from @friresearch.bsky.social #tws2025 #thewildlifesociety

fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 1d

Key slide from Darío's hair hormone talk. The molecular biology gets a bit technical, so pay careful attention!

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 1d

We and our partners have been making steady progress on extracting more grizzly bear population information from hair samples. Dr. Darío Fernández-Bellon presented where the team is at and how we're going to keep pushing it further!

#TWS2025

Dr. Darío Fernández-Bellon standing at a podium in front of an audience. beside him is a screen with a land acknowledgement slide

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 1d

Why is a group of martens called a richness? Many of these "terms of venery" – a pride of lions, a parliament of owls, etc. – were first recorded in the 15th century. At least some seem to have been meant to be satire (or at least amusing). What are your favourites?

#trailcamtuesday

trail camera image of two American Martens in a snowy forest. they are investigating a hair snag site, with a strand of barbed wire visible

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 1d

Today at the @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social conference in Edmonton, check out:

🐻advances toward monitoring grizzly bear populations from the hormones in their hair

🦌the drivers of moose and deer use of wellsites and harvest blocks

#TWS2025

the wildlife society conference edmonton tuesday october 7 12pm salon 4. Dr. Darío Fernández-Bellon fRI Research Grizzly Bear Program Using hair hormone profiles to determine demographic parameters in grizzly bear populations

the wildlife society conference edmonton tuesday october 7 5:15pm salon 4. Courtney Burk, fRI Research Caribou Program. Forage, the surrounding habitat, and reproductive status influences ungulate use of wellsites and harvest blocks

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 1d

We're enjoying the conversations in the Exhibit Hall! Come by in the next half hour for that good pre-supper viewing of deer mortality photos.

2 people discuss a scientific poster on deer mortality at a scientific conference

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 2d

That was a big day of talks, but don't leave yet – we have a fun poster in the Exhibit Hall and would love to chat about what we're learning about deer cause of death in caribou ranges! #TWS2025

A scientific poster titled cause-specific mortality of white tailed deer in west-central alberta. it is colourful and contains photos of deer mortality sites and bone marrow

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 2d

We studied 117 harvest blocks to understand what factors influence bear, wolf, and other carnivore use of these landscape features. Caribou Program lead Dr. @lfinnegal.bsky.social presented results. #TWS2025

Dr. Laura Finnegan at a podium, on a stage, presenting at the wildlife society 2025 conference. a screen showing a map and forest diagram is visible on the left

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 2d

Camera traps have a lot of advantages in ecology research, but it's time-consuming to classify images. Dr. Rebecca Viejou presented on how we can use AI to greatly improve efficiency without compromising accuracy. #TWS2025

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 2d

We're in Edmonton for @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social! Today we have great presentations and posters about a few ungulate projects, including from our partners @l-hambrecht.bsky.social and Hiroto Goto from @irssubc.bsky.social.

The wildlife society conference edmonton monday october 6 9:15am salon 8. dr. leonard Hambrecht UBC integrated remote sensing sutdio simulating drone-based moose surveys: a viable alternative to helicopters

the wildlife society conference edmonton monday october 6 2pm salon 2 dr. rebecca viejou fri research caribou program evaluating camera trap image classification efficiency for application in ungulate monitoring

the wildlife society conference edmonton monday october 6 4pm salon 11 dr. laura finnegan fri research caribou program seeing the forestry for the trees? carnifore occurrence in harvest blocks is influenced by the surrounding habitat and silviculture practices

tws posters monday october 6 at 5pm hall A leonie brown fri research caribou program cause-specific mortality of white-tailed deer in west-central alberta hiroto goto ubc integrated remote sensing studio drone based wildlife monitoring using thermal sensors and deep learning detecting terrestrial mammals in canadian boreal ecosystems

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 5d

A recording of the presentation is available now.

fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 16d

In Alberta and British Columbia, forest management strategies within woodland caribou ranges are changing in timing, intensity, and spatial arrangement in an effort to reduce the impact on caribou. But what will be the impacts to moose?

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An aerial photo of a moose in a snowy clearing

fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 8d

"Today we honour the children who never came home. We recognize the survivors, the families, and communities who continue to be deeply affected by the harm caused by colonialism and residential schools.
This is not just another day off work. And it’s more than just wearing an orange shirt. It’s a time to listen, to learn, and to show empathy. It’s a day to reconfirm our support of Indigenous Peoples as they seek to preserve and celebrate their languages and culture and move along a journey with a sense of purpose." – Barry White, Executive Director

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 9d

The webinar is today at 3! Register at the link below.

fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 16d

In Alberta and British Columbia, forest management strategies within woodland caribou ranges are changing in timing, intensity, and spatial arrangement in an effort to reduce the impact on caribou. But what will be the impacts to moose?

us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 11d

Explore the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation's interactive map of residential schools across North America here: nctr.ca/records/view...

Interactive Map - NCTR

About the Map This interactive map allows you to explore public archival materials related to residential schools across North America. To use the map, select a particular residential school or event ...

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 11d

Across Canada, there were 139 residential schools which were part of a deliberate system designed to erase Indigenous cultures and dismantle communities.

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 11d

On September 30, Canadians will recognise the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We’re taking time this month to reflect on and share some resources that have helped us better understand the legacy of residential schools and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 12d

The Moose Research Initiative has been studying key questions related to moose populations, habitat, and monitoring. Because moose are a temperature-limited species, one research theme is the interaction between climate and forest management strategies on moose.

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Can Forestry Mitigate Climate Effects on Moose? - fRI Research

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 14d

As a longstanding partner, we organized a field tour about a part of the project studying cumulative effects on the Crowsnest River from its headwaters down to the Oldman Reservoir.

More photos and information available on our website: friresearch.ca/publications...

2025 Southern Rockies Watershed Project Field Tour - fRI Research

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fRI Research @friresearch.bsky.social · 14d

The Southern Rockies Watershed Project is based out of @UAlberta, and began after the 2003 Lost Creek Wildfire in the eastslopes of southern Alberta. It has continued to gather over 20 years of data exploring many aspects of watershed health.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWry...

2025 Southern Rockies Watershed Project Field Tour

YouTube video by fRI Research

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