News tagged with channel islands

For UCLA expert on Chumash Indians, roughly hewn beads are child's play

(PhysOrg.com) -- As the world's leading authority on beads manufactured from shells by California's Chumash Indians, UCLA archaeologist Jeanne Arnold was stumped by a series of anomalous artifacts excavated ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created May 09, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study of deer mice on California's Channel Islands provides new information on hantavirus

(PhysOrg.com) -- A little information can go a long way when it comes to understanding rodent-borne infectious disease, as shown by a new study led by scientist John Orrock of the University of Wisconsin-Madison ...

Biology / Ecology

created Apr 19, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Precipitation, predators may be key in ecological regulation of infectious disease

A little information can go a surprisingly long way when it comes to understanding rodent-borne infectious disease, as shown by a new study led by John Orrock from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Biology / Ecology

created Apr 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

California islands give up evidence of early seafaring

Evidence for a diversified sea-based economy among North American inhabitants dating from 12,200 to 11,400 years ago is emerging from three sites on California's Channel Islands.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Mar 03, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Bald eagle diet shift enhances conservation

An unprecedented study of bald eagle diet, from about 20,000 to 30,000 years ago to the present, will provide wildlife managers with unique information for reintroducing Bald Eagles to the Channel Islands ...

Biology / Ecology

created May 03, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Webcam fans mourn Calif. bald eagle chick deaths

(AP) -- The only bald eagle nest on Santa Cruz Island is now a lonely place, one that webcam viewers were delighted to monitor just a few weeks ago.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Apr 25, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0