Erik Peterson

Erik Peterson

May 17, 2021

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Are you interested to learn more about my graduate research? If so, check out our project blog site: https://bearbutter.org/.

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It started off as a component of a 200-level WSU Edward R. Murrow College of Communications course I audited, after which, I transitioned it to become a project information site. I periodically add content to the site when I have project announcements or information to share with the world.

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About This Project

In summer, grizzly bears climb mountains daily in Glacier National Park to dig up and eat thousands of fat-filled army cutworm moths from talus slopes. My graduate research will improve our understanding of grizzly bear foraging for this food resource. With crowdfunding support, I will repeat sample talus slopes to determine whether moth abundance over time explains grizzly bear use. I predict sites with less variation in moth abundance will likely be more used by bears.

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