Dr. Christopher Ryan Ayers
Title
- Assistant Teaching Professor
Curator of Collections
Contact Information
cra113@msstate.edu
Office: 662-325-1526
Thompson Hall, Rm 227
Overview
Education
- Mississippi State University, Doctor of Philosphy (Ph.D.), Forest Resources
- North Carolina State University, Master of Science (M.S.), Wildlife and Fisheries Science
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Master of Arts (M.A.E.), Curriculum and Instruction
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Wildlife and Fisheries Science
Research Interests
Resource use
Human-wildlife interactions
Teaching Interests
Mammalogy
Ornithology
Ecological Concepts
Introduction to Wildlife and Fisheries
Principles of Wildlife Conservation and Management
Publications
| Year | Publications |
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| 2019 | Ayers, C. R., Hanson-Dorr, K., Arnold, T., Ivan, J., Stromborg, K., Dorr, B. 2019. Survival, fidelity, and dispersal of Double-crested Cormorants on two Lake Michigan Islands. The Auk 136(3). Download |
| 2015 | Ayers, C. R., Hanson-Dorr, K. C., O'Dell, S., Lovell, C. D., Jones, M. L., Suckow, J. R., Dorr, B. S. 2015. Impacts of colonial waterbirds on vegetation and potential restoration of island habitats. Restoration Ecology 23(3):252-260. |
| 2014 | Ayers, C. R., DePerno, C. S., Moorman, C. E., Stibbs, H. H., Faust, A. M. 2014. Survey of Canada goose feces for presence of Giardia. Human-Wildlife Interactions 8(2):245. |
| 2014 | Ayers, C. R., Belant, J. L., Eads, D. A., Jachowski, D. S., Millspaugh, J. J. 2014. Investigation of Factors Affecting Black-Footed Ferret Litter Size. Western North American Naturalist 74(1):108-115. |
| 2013 | Ayers, C. R., Belant, J. L., Bodinof, C., Briggler, J., Millspaugh, J. 2013. Relating resource use to body condition and survival of Ozark hellbenders Cryptobranchus alleganiensis bishopi. Endangered Species Research 21(3):205-213. |
| 2013 | Ayers, C. R., Belant, J. L., Millspaugh, J. J. 2013. Directness of resource use metrics affects predictions of bear body fat gain. Polar Biology 36(2):169-176. |
| 2010 | Ayers, C. R., DePerno, C. S., Moorman, C. E., Yelverton, F. H. 2010. Canada Goose Weed Dispersal and Nutrient Loading in Turfgrass Systems. ats 7(1):1-6. |
| 2010 | Ayers, C. R., Moorman, C. E., Deperno, C. S., Yelverton, F. H., Wang, H. J. 2010. Effects of Mowing on Anthraquinone for Deterrence of Canada Geese. Journal of Wildlife Management 74(8):1863-1868. |
Extension Publications
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