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Paul D. Curtis is a Professor Emeritus in the Natural Resources and Environment Section at Cornell University, with a distinguished career focusing on Wildlife Science. He received his Ph.D. in Zoology from North Carolina State University in 1990 and holds degrees in Wildlife Biology and Natural Resources. His research interests center around human-wildlife conflicts, wildlife fertility control, and community-based wildlife issues, particularly in suburban, forested, and agricultural landscapes. Throughout his career, Dr. Curtis has supervised various research projects addressing the management of white-tailed deer, black bears, and urban geese, and has produced numerous wildlife-related educational materials. He is a recognized Certified Wildlife Biologist® and has co-authored the National Wildlife Control Training Program. His recent contributions to the field include investigations into the management of human-wildlife interactions and the effects of artificial light on nesting birds. Dr. Curtis's work has been acknowledged with multiple awards, including the Distinguished Service Award from the Wildlife Society in 2023 and several accolades for his extension and outreach accomplishments.
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