Prairies to Peaks: The Surprising Connection Between Illinois Moths and Grizzly Bears By Emily Potts Did you know that the agricultural practices of the Great Plains, especially in Illinois, play a crucial role in the conservation of grizzly bears hundreds of miles away? It’s a fascinating connection uncovered by assistant biology professor Dr. Anant Deshwal and his students. As a conservation biologist, Deshwal’s research quantifies the combined effect of urbanization and climate change on the… Read Full Post