Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 19 hours ago
What’s the difference between a trophy white-tailed deer and a garden pest? The answer is all about context! Human-wildlife conflict exists when wildlife crosses an individual’s social tolerance level. Social tolerance varies by individual and directly impacts the intrinsic value we hold for wildlife. By understanding phenology, behavior, and animal sensory systems, we can improve strategies for mitigating human-wildlife conflicts, keeping wildlife wild. Join Wildlife Damage Specialist, Brandon Kaiser, as we learn about ways to reduce human-wildlife conflict and increase social tolerance by understanding social values placed on our wildlife!
What’s the difference between a trophy white-tailed deer and a garden pest? The answer is all about context! Human-wildlife conflict exists when wildlife crosses an individual’s social tolerance level. Social tolerance varies by individual and directly impacts the intrinsic value we hold for wildlife. By understanding phenology, behavior, and animal sensory systems, we can improve strategies for mitigating human-wildlife conflicts, keeping wildlife wild. Join Wildlife Damage Specialist, Brandon Kaiser, as we learn about ways to reduce human-wildlife conflict and increase social tolerance by understanding social values placed on our wildlife!
