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The SPEC Lab
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SPEC (Spatial and Population Ecology of Carnivores) Lab at Texas A&M - Kingsville

Account managed by Program Manager Ali Dart
🐅The SPEC Lab is looking for a Research Technician to join our South Texas Ocelot Research team! Apply here tinyurl.com/3d5rt7we 🐅
May 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The SPEC lab was so lucky to have Dr. Beth Gardner visit and give a presentation on her amazing work! We were also lucky to have caught a female ocelot during her visit so she was able to attend a capture with us!🐈
March 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Trapping efforts are going strong! This ocelot is 1 of several we've been able to safely capture, collect data from, & release as part of our research. Moments like this highlight the success of everyone on the project's hard work. Watch as this ocelot heads back into the wild!
#ocelot #conservation
March 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
🐆🌿 Ocelot Conservation Day Recap! 🌿🐆
This weekend at the Gladys Porter Zoo, we:
🏃‍♂️Ran a 5K to support ocelot conservation
💀Hosted a booth to teach about TX wild cats
🎤Grad students presented their research
Huge thanks to everyone involved!!!🐾💛
#OcelotConservation #CKWRI
March 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We had a great time teaching 5th graders about ocelots at the East Foundation's Behind the Gates Field Days!🐆🌿We talked about their role in the ecosystem, the challenges they face, and how conservation efforts are helping. They were full of great questions and excitement for wildlife!
March 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Trapping season has been going great! 🐾 This week, we successfully captured and released an ocelot and a bobcat as part of our research. Check out these incredible photos from the field! 📸 #WildlifeResearch #OcelotConservation #BobcatEncounters
February 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
🐾Meet Barley & Scottie, our incredible scat detection dogs from K9 Conservationists, & their skilled handler, Heather Nootbaar!🐶🔍Together, they’re helping us track carnivore populations—all through the power of scent. We’re lucky to have them on the team!🐕🌿#WildlifeResearch
February 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM