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Biologists at The Wildlife Project collect and interpret data in as scientifically rigorous a fashion as possible. This not only values the data and the justifies the handling of wildlife species, but creates results that are often peer reviewed (outside of our company) for publicationand are open to scrutiny by all.  We feel that our work quality must reflect a level of scientific rigor to underpin the sharing of data whenever possible.  

We also frequently present new information on wildlife natural history and technique development to conferences and groups of scientists whenever we can.  We believe that sharing discoveries that promotes best practices in management and protection of wildlife species and populations.
bat trap, tuttle trap, harp trap
Bat Trap. Alvarez (2004).
Publications

Alvarez, J. A., and J. T. Wilcox. In Review. Nocturnal movements of California red-legged frogs (Rana draytonii) adjacent to occupied aquatic habitat. Ecological Restoration.

Alvarez, J. A., M. A. Shea, and J. T. Wilcox. In Review. Rana draytonii (California red-legged frog). Climbing ability. Herpetological Review.

Alvarez, J. A., M. A. Shea, J. T. Wilcox, and S. M. Foster. In Review. Ambystoma californiense (California tiger salamander) Habitat Use. Herpetological Review.

Alvarez, J. A., M. A. Shea, and S. M. Foster. In Review. Rana draytonii (California red-legged frog). Reservoir Use. Herpetological Review.

Alvarez, J. A., C. Dunn, and M. A. Shea. In Review. Colonization and use of constructed wetlands by California red-legged frogs. Wetlands.

Alvarez, J. A., D. S. Jansen, C. Shafer, and J. Di Donato.  In Review. Observations of the phenology of the threatened Alameda whipsnake (Masticophis lateralis euyxanthus).  Fish and Game.

Polvorosa Kline, M., J. A. Alvarez, and N. Parizeau. 2018. Kleptoparasitism of harvester ants by the giant kangaroo rat in the Carrizo Plain, California. Western North American Natuuralist 78:208–211. PDF

Alvarez, J. A., and K. D. Davidson. 2018. Actinemys marmorata (Northwestern Pond Turtle). Atypical Nests. Herpetological Review 49:101–103. PDF

Wilcox, J. T., C. D. Vang, B. R. Muller, and J. A. Alvarez. 2017. Drought influences reproductive timing in two next (Taricha) congeners. Herpetology Notes 10:585–587.  PDF  

Alvarez, J. A., G. Kittleson, K. A. Davidson, and L. M. Asseo. 2017. Potential injury and mortality to the southwestern pond turtle (Actinemys pallida) during restoration and maitenance activites. Western Wildlife 4:81–85. PDF

Miller, A. and J. A. Alvarez. 2017. Habitat use and management considerations for the threatened Alameda whipsnake (Masticophis lateralis euryxanthus) in Central California. Western Wildlife 3:29–32.  PDF

Wilcox, J. T., G. E. Padgett-Flohr, J. R. Johnson, and J. A. Alvarez. 2015. Possible phenotypic influence of superinvasive alleles on larval California tiger salamanders (Ambystoma californiense). American Midland Naturalist 173:168–175. PDF

Allaback, M. L., D. M. Laabs, J. A. Alvarez, and J. Anderson. 2016. Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia (San Francisco garter snake). Upland habitat use.  Herpetological Review 46:278. PDF.

Alvarez, J. A., K. A. Davidson, and S. M. Foster. 2014. Actinemys marmorata (Western Pond Turtle). Nest predation. Herpetological Review 45:307–308.  PDF

Alvarez, J. A., D. G. Cook, J. L. Yee, M. G. van Hattem, D. R. Fong, and R. Fisher. 2013. Comparative microhabitat characteristics as oviposition sites of the California red-legged frog. Herpetological Conservation and Biology 8:539–551.  PDF

Alvarez, J. A., M. A. Shea, J. T. Wilcox, M. L. Allaback, S. M. Foster, G. E. Padgett-Flohr, and J. L. Haire. 2013. Sympatry in California tiger salamander and California red-legged frog breeding habitat within their overlapping range. California Fish and Game 99:42-48.  PDF

Alvarez, J. A. 2013. Rana draytonii (California red-legged frog). Cannibalism. Herpetological Review 44:126-127.  PDF

Alvarez, J. A., M. A. Shea, and S. M. Foster. 2013. Rana draytonii (California red-legged frog). Association with Beaver. Herpetological Review 44:127-128.  PDF

Alvarez, J. A., E. Solana, and S. M. Foster 2013. Agalychnis callidryas (Red-eyed tree frog). Predation. Herpetological Review 44: 117-118.  PDF

Alvarez, J. A. 2011. Bufo boreas (Western toad). Davian Behavior. Herpetological Review 42:408-409.  PDF

Alvarez, J. A. 2006. Actinemys marmorata. (Pacific Pond Turtle) Refugia. Herpetological Review 37:339-340.  PDF

Alvarez, J. A. 2006. Masticophis lateralis euryxanthus (Alameda whipsnake) Habitat. Herpetological Review 37:233.  PDF

Alvarez, J. A. 2006. Use of artificial basking substrate to detect and monitor Pacific pond turtles (Emys marmorata). Western North American Naturalist 66:129-131.  PDF

Alvarez, J. A., M. A. Shea, and A. Murphy. 2005. A compilation of observations of Alameda whipsnakes outside of typical habitat. Transactions of the Western Section of the Wildlife Society 41:21-25.  PDF

Alvarez, J. A. 2005. Unanticipated predation of California red-legged frog at constructed wetlands (California). Ecological Restoration 21:66-67.  PDF

Alvarez, J. A. 2004. Overwintering California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense) larvae. Herpetological Review 35:344.  PDF

Alvarez, J. A. 2004. Rana aurora draytonii (California red-legged frog) Microhabitat. Herpetological Review 35:162–163.  PDF

Alvarez, J. A., C. Dunn, and A. Zuur. 2004. Response of California red-legged frogs to removal of non-native fish. Transactions of the Western Section of the Wildlife Society 38/39:9–12.  PDF

Alvarez, J. A. 2004. An easily constructed Tuttle trap for bats. Wildlife Society Bulletin 32:264–266.  PDF

Alvarez, J. A. 2004. Use of artificial egg laying substrate to detect California tiger salamanders (Ambystoma californiense). Herpetological Review 35: 45–46. PDF

Fellers, G. M., A Launer, G. Rathbun, S. Bobzien, J. Alvarez, D. Sterner, R. Seymour, and M, Westphal. 2001. Overwintering tadpoles in the California red-legged frog (Rana aurora draytonii). Herpetological Review 32:156–157.  PDF
Selected Presentations

"Response of California red-legged frogs to predatory fish removal". Western Section of the Wildlife Society Conference, 2000.

"Colonization and use of constructed wetlands by California red-legged frogs". Western Section of the Wildlife Society Conference, 2000.

"Review of five years of California red-legged frog (Rana aurora draytonii) survey results at the Los Vaqueros watershed: is there an optimal time to survey?"
Western Section of the Wildlife Society Conference, 2004.

"Diet of Bullfrogs in Kellogg Creek California". Western Section of the Wildlife Society Conference, 2004.

"Extirpation as a management tool: can controlling bullfrogs benefit a population of red-legged frogs? A preliminary report". Western Section of the Wildlife Society Conference, 2007.
Invited Presentations and Workshops

Rare Pond Species (CTS, CRLF, WPT) Survey Techniques Workshop. The Laguna Foundation and The Wildlife Project, Sonoma, CA, 2000–2016.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation Lecture Series—Managing California tiger salamanders and California red-legged frogs in real-work landscapes. 2014.

Mammals: a review of the worldwide orders. East Bay Zoological Society, Oakland Zoo, CA. Presented annually
1997-2010.

"California tiger salamander management at the Los Vaqueros Watershed". San
Francisco Bay Chapter of The Wildlife Society, Sonora, CA, 1999.

"Managing California tiger salamanders in a drinking water watershed—a five-year
update". San Francisco Bay Chapter of The Wildlife Society, Sonoma, CA, 2003.

"Western pond turtle management: lessons learned and recommendations for the
future". San Francisco Bay Chapter of The Wildlife Society, Sonoma, CA, 2005.