Honors Projects
Abstract
This project investigates the primary anthropogenic drivers of wildlife admissions at Lake Erie Nature and Science Center using a quantitative analysis of 10,172 intake records from the WILD-ONe database. Window collisions were by far the leading cause of admission, accounting for 54% of all intakes. Orphaning represented 12%, followed by vehicle collisions (5%) and domestic cat attacks (4%). By integrating findings from current wildlife rehabilitation research, this study identifies evidence-based strategies, such as bird-safe window treatments, public education on natural animal behavior, and targeted urban planning, that can substantially reduce preventable injuries. These results underscore the need for context-specific outreach and policy interventions to support human-wildlife existence.
Department
Biological Sciences
Major
Biology
First Advisor
Karen Root
First Advisor Department
Biological Sciences
Second Advisor
Nathan Hensley
Second Advisor Department
Environment and Sustainability
Publication Date
Fall 12-5-2025
Repository Citation
Anastos, Alice, "From Collision to Coexistence: Data-Driven Approaches to Reducing Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Intakes" (2025). Honors Projects. 1086.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/honorsprojects/1086