Come out and hear Dr. Unger's presentation on bears in our region and his study of the large predators and their prey. One of the most  entertaining and interesting seminars I have seen. Learn the real secret life of bears from an expert that has trapped and studied both bears and wolves. 

DR. DAVID UNGER

Associate Professor of Biology· Education: B.S., Eastern University M.S., University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Ph.D., University of Kentucky Dr. Unger began his work at Maryville College in fall 2012.  He received his Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky where he studied the ecology of a recolonizing black bear (Ursus americanus) population. He received his Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point where he investigated the reproductive ecology and homesite (den and rendezvous site) selection by grey wolves (Canis lupus nubilus). His general interests focus on the wonder and complexity of all living things including behavior, anatomy/physiology, adaptation/evolution, and ecology. His specific research interests are in carnivore ecology, predator/prey interactions, recovering/recolonizing predator populations, reproductive behavior, and the influence of predation on natural selection and diversity. His current research is on prey selection and food habits of a reintroduced American Marten (Martes americana) population in west-central Michigan.

This month's meeting is also the start of our fiscal year and election of officers and board members for 2016-2017.