by marylandbay | Oct 3, 2024 | People & Furbearer Conflict
Urbanization has become a hallmark of modern society, with sprawling cities continuously encroaching upon natural landscapes. While this growth provides economic and social benefits, it also brings profound consequences for wildlife. The expansion of urban areas leads...
by marylandbay | Aug 5, 2024 | People & Furbearer Conflict
Introduction As urban and suburban areas expand, the issue of human-wildlife conflict becomes increasingly prevalent. In Maryland, one significant aspect of this conflict involves furbearers such as raccoons, foxes, and coyotes. These animals, driven by habitat...
by marylandbay | Dec 8, 2023 | People & Furbearer Conflict
In a chilling revelation, the Charles County Department of Health recently announced that a coyote, collected on December 2, 2023, in the Charter Oak/Scarlett Oak vicinity, has tested positive for rabies. Adding to the urgency, another coyote with a similar...
by marylandbay | Dec 7, 2023 | People & Furbearer Conflict
Let’s take a thin-slice look at a small section of Maryland. Over the past decade, the rapid development of a 25,265-acre parcel of land between the 495 Beltway, Route 4, Route 301, and Route 50 has had profound effects on the local ecosystem. The conversion of...
by marylandbay | Oct 19, 2023 | People & Furbearer Conflict
In a recent alert issued by the Charles County Department of Health, a concerning surge in rabies cases has been reported, sending shockwaves through the community. The urgency of the situation cannot be overstated, with one raccoon testing positive for rabies on...
by marylandbay | Sep 21, 2023 | People & Furbearer Conflict
September 21, 2023, marked a pivotal moment for the tranquil community of Woodland Beach in Edgewater, Maryland, when the Anne Arundel County Department of Health uncovered a disturbing truth. In the 1500 block of Mayfield Road, a raccoon discovered just two days...
