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ecologist

[ih-kol-uh-jist, ee-kol-] / ɪˈkɒl ə dʒɪst, iˈkɒl- /




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Shannon LaDeau, a disease ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, worked on that study.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

Behavioral and physiological ecologist Ken Armitage, who died in 2022, began his marmot research at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in 1962.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

Dr Barry Traill, a wildlife ecologist and volunteer firefighter, is one of the ten litigants.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

"The Vjosa-Narta landscape, including the Zvernec region, is one of Albania's most valuable natural ecosystems, and its importance extends far beyond the country's borders", Olsi Nika, a biologist and aquatic ecologist, said at the protest.

From Barron's Jun. 20, 2026

Many have called her the world’s first ecologist.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

The Hill Group said it worked with ecologists and the council throughout the demolition of Regent House to ensure works complied with planning requirements and to safeguard wildlife.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

After studying a few of these, the ecologists concluded that these crossings were more likely to be used by bats if they were well designed and positioned along existing flight routes.

From Slate Apr. 28, 2026

Some ecologists argue that residents should be able to keep green plants they say do not pose a major fire threat and bring a plethora of benefits, including bolstering the urban ecosystem.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 25, 2026

After years of debate between fire officials seeking total vegetation removal within the first 5 feet of homes and ecologists backing selective landscaping, California proposed a compromise.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 25, 2026

When scholars first increased their estimates of Indians’ ecological management they met with considerable resistance, especially from ecologists and environmentalists.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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