Introduction Black (H. cracherodii) and white abalone sorenseni) are federally listed as endangered species in the United States. Conservation efforts include captive breeding programs; however, determination of reproductive state individual is notoriously difficult using traditional visual assessments. Ultrasonography a well-recognized technology used to assess gonad condition accurately nonle...

Understanding natal dispersal patterns of animals is critical to development of effective species conservation plans, as it ensures that population management takes place at appropriate scales. The reddish egret Egretta rufescens is a threatened waterbird species lacking documentation on many aspects of its ecology, including movement behaviors at all life stages. We attached satellite transmit...