Pender Islands Conservancy
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Pender Islands Conservancy
@penderconservancy.bsky.social
Pender Islands Conservancy is protecting our precious, natural environment through science-based conservation, community stewardship and education.
The barred owl’s westward migration threatens other species and a whole ecosystem, UW researchers find.

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The barred owl’s westward migration threatens other species and a whole ecosystem, UW researchers find
A new study shows that the invasive predator feeds on 29 species given special conservation status by federal and state governments.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Canadian biologist Cori Lausen is using probiotics to help protect bats from a fungal disease threatening populations across North America.

Our own Pender bat biologist, Sue Dulc, worked with Cori during her MSc — incredible “made in BC” science in action!

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As white-nose syndrome threatens bats nationwide, this scientist's probiotic ‘cocktail’ could save them | CBC News
Canadian research scientist Cori Lausen is studying probiotics as a treatment for white-nose syndrome, which is caused by a fungus called Pseudogymnoascus destructans.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM