National Wildlife Research Center

Last Modified: March 28, 2024
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The National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) is the research unit of the USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services program. Our scientists and support staff are dedicated to finding solutions to challenging wildlife damage management problems related to agriculture, natural resources, property, and human health and safety.

Human-wildlife conflicts, wildlife damage, nuisance and pest animals, wildlife disease, invasive species, overabundant wildlife, and overall ecosystem health are just some of the topics studied by researchers at the National Wildlife Research Center.

USDA National Wildlife Research Center

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About the Center

NWRC is the Federal institution devoted to resolving problems caused by the interaction of wild animals and society. The Center applies scientific expertise to develop practical methods to resolve these problems and maintain the quality of the environments shared with wildlife.

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Field Stations

Scientists at NWRC's field stations conduct extensive field studies to generate solutions to a range of wildlife issues that impact agriculture, natural resources, and human health and safety.

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Research Areas

NWRC researchers are dedicated to finding biologically sound, practical, and effective solutions for resolving wildlife damage management issues.

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Our Scientists and Staff

NWRC employs scientists, technicians, and support personnel with expertise in a variety of scientific disciplines.  Together, these experts develop new tools and techniques to resolve human-wildlife conflicts.

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Product Registration

The Registration Unit provides data and information to support regulatory approval of new or existing products needed by Wildlife Services (WS) Operations. These products allow the WS Program to more efficiently address wildlife damage issues and protect agriculture, human health, and endangered species or critical habitats. 
Digital Collections

The digital collections include images, publications, artifacts, archives findings aids, and other digital resources.
Technology Transfer Program

APHIS' WS program often partners with private-sector industries to develop new tools and techniques for resolving human-wildlife conflicts related to agriculture, human health and safety, property, invasive species, and threatened and endangered species.

Research Spotlight

Capturing Valuable Snake Data Using Cameras

Wildlife Services and its partners have made great strides in reducing damage and suppressing invasive brown treesnake populations on Guam. This work is opening the possibility of re-introducing native birds and lizards to some parts of the island. But before that can happen, more information is needed on potential predation risks at reintroduction sites. Recent work with wildlife cameras has led to a new method for estimating potential predation risks to native birds by brown treesnakes.

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Wildlife Services employee Capturing Valuable Snake Data Using Cameras

Contact Us

National Wildlife Research Center

Email: nwrc@usda.gov

Phone: 970-266-6000

4101 LaPorte Ave.

Fort Collins, CO

80521-2154