Species-specific Responses to Various Cat Food Bait

Presentation Year

2026

College or Department

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)

This research project investigates how different flavors of commercially available wet cat food utilized as bait influences wildlife visitation frequency and species diversity. 19 motion-activated trail cameras were deployed within a forested area in Humboldt County to compare wildlife responses. This study aims to assess species-specific attraction and deterrence effects of different bait flavors and test the hypothesis that certain bait flavors will significantly increase wildlife visitation frequency and diversity, while others will have neutral or deterrent effects on specific species. By examining how bait flavor influences visitation patterns, this research will provide insights to optimize bait selection for wildlife monitoring, inform wildlife management and conservation strategies, and contribute to methodological advancements in ecological field research.

Permission to Publish Work

Yes

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wildlife-wanner-kamiell-191816-3x4.pdf (6.36 KB)

Primary Contact: First Name

Kamiell

Primary Contact: Last Name

Wanner

Primary Contact: Email

kw295@humboldt.edu

Primary Contact: I am a

Undergraduate Student

Primary Contact: Phone Number

5303683485

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4'x3'