Beth Buckles and pathology resident, Darian Giannino, are using histology to assess the reproductive health of NY pine martens (Martes americana). Ovaries and uteruses collected by DEC personnel over the course of several years are being examined to look for evidence of ovulation, placental implantation, and evidence of previous pregnancy. Histology information will be combined with natural history data from individual martens to assess overall population health and impacts from anthropogenic changes to the environment.
Active Research Project
