Mountain Caribou Mountain (or woodland) caribou are endangered and we are relocating captured animals from British Columbia to increase the number of caribou in the Selkirk ecosystem.		Shrubsteppe Songbirds Information gained from this research will help us to understand how shrubsteppe bird communities are fairing in the present, human-altered landscape of eastern Washington.
	Prairie Grouse Our prairie grouse (sage and sharp-tailed grouse) research has focused on identifying the limiting factors that determine population size and distribution in eastern Washington.		Raptors About 32 species of diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey are found in Washington, including four listed as threatened or endangered. Current investigations of raptor ecology include the use of satellite telemetry to identify year-round habitat use and long-range movements of wintering bald eagles and nesting ferruginous hawks.
		Animal Health Our wildlife veterinarian conducts field studies to monitor animal health and disease, provides training on humane and safe handling, and immobilization techniques of several wildlife species, including dangerous animals (e.g. cougar and black bear) and large ungulates (e.g. deer , elk and moose).
	Black Bear (Under Construction) We are conducting a long term study to determine the habitat affects on black bear reproduction and density and survival in three study areas in Washington.		Elk (Under Construction) Radio-telemetry of adult and calf elk in the Blue Mountains in southeast Washington has focused on answering questions to address landowner concerns and low calf recruitment into this important elk population.
	Marine Mammals (Under Construction) Marine mammals are an important part of the Puget Sound ecosystem. We are looking at chemical contaminants occurring in harbor seals as indicators of the environmental quality of Puget Sound.		Seabirds (Under Construction) The status of the marbled murrelet and common murre populations in Washington are a concern. We are conducting research along the rugged outer coast to determine factors that determine the abundance and distribution of these two seabirds.