Janet L. Rachlow
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About
Dr. Janet L. Rachlow is a leading wildlife ecologist whose research centers on habitat selection, behavioral ecology, and the conservation of mammals in the Intermountain West. Her work is distinguished by a deep integration of animal behavior with landscape-level habitat modeling, providing critical insights into how species like pygmy rabbits and greater sage-grouse respond to environmental change. Among her most cited contributions is a 2017 paper on emerging technologies for measuring habitat quality and behavior in grouse, which highlights the pressing need to monitor plant resources as threats from fire, drought, and infrastructure intensify. This work, alongside her broader portfolio, has garnered significant attention, with her top papers accumulating hundreds of citations. Dr. Rachlow is particularly renowned for her long-term studies on the pygmy rabbit, a species of conservation concern, where she has pioneered methods to link fine-scale habitat features with survival and reproduction. Her research directly informs land management practices, bridging the gap between theoretical ecology and on-the-ground conservation. A professor at the University of Idaho, she is also a dedicated mentor, shaping the next generation of conservation scientists through rigorous field-based research and collaborative projects.
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