B.C. mule deer stressed by wildfire, but still much to learn about wildlife impacts

Scientists say there's still much to learn about how wildfires impact wild animals

Adam Ford, Canada research chair in wildlife restoration ecology based at the University of B.C.'s Okanagan campus, said there are many unknowns and variables when it comes to understanding the impacts of wildfire on wildlife.

B.C. mule deer stressed by wildfire, but still much to learn about wildlife impacts

Proof that deer experienced elevated stress in response to wildfires in B.C.'s southern Interior can be found in their poop, although researchers say there's still much to learn about what increasingly severe blazes mean for wildlife.

B.C. mule deer stressed by wildfire, but still much to learn about impacts - Castor Advance

Poop samples reveal elevated levels of cortisol

B.C. mule deer stressed by wildfire, but still much to learn about impacts - Grand Forks Gazette

Poop samples reveal elevated levels of cortisol

B.C. mule deer stressed by wildfire, but still much to learn about impacts - Creston Valley Advance

Poop samples reveal elevated levels of cortisol

B.C. mule deer stressed by wildfire, but still much to learn about impacts - Caledonia Courier

Poop samples reveal elevated levels of cortisol