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November 12, 2025

12:00pm – 1:00pm Hershey Hall 158

Ellie Bolas - La Kretz Center Fellowship Candidate
UCD

" Bridging the Gaps: Evaluating Wildlife Use of Crossings for Ecological Connectivity "

Ellie Bolas studies how human-altered landscapes affect animal movement, habitat use, and species interactions to guide conservation efforts. Her dissertation explores how urbanization, recreation, and wildfire shape predator–prey dynamics between mountain lions and mule deer in Los Angeles. Her proposed La Kretz Center Fellowship project expands this work by examining how wildlife crossings can better restore ecological connectivity in southern California and beyond. Ellie’s proposed project mentors are Morgan Tingley and Seth Riley.

 

Zoom Link: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/95681818222?pwd=GCQpsHkFanY4LAsRAQhzHMWP0T8qCg.1


Host: Brad Shaffer

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