RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Because every sample tells a story, the Nevada Department of Wildlife recently captured elk throughout Nevada.
As part of an ongoing investigation into seasonal elk mortality syndrome, the Department of Wildlife biologists subdued elk in Elko, Nye, Lander, Lincoln, and White Pine counties to collect health data, according to an agency Facebook post.
During the capture, biologists conducted liver biopsies and ultrasounds.
The information they gathered helps researchers understand the challenges facing Nevada’s elk herds and informs future wildlife management decisions.
This research is an important part of conserving wildlife for future generations, the agency said.
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