Unlike turkeys headed for Thanksgiving tables, wild ones are vanishing as a WVU researcher hunts for clues

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The population of wild turkeys, like the one pictured here, is declining across the country and West Virginia University researcher Chris Rota is working to find out why.

« Unlike turkeys headed for Thanksgiving tables, wild ones are vanishing as a WVU researcher hunts for clues

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Former WVU graduate student Reina Tyl holds a turkey hen that’s about to be fitted with a radio transmitter as part of research led by Chris Rota, Davis College associate professor.

« Unlike turkeys headed for Thanksgiving tables, wild ones are vanishing as a WVU researcher hunts for clues

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Chris Rota, associate professor in wildlife and fisheries resources, WVU Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design

« Unlike turkeys headed for Thanksgiving tables, wild ones are vanishing as a WVU researcher hunts for clues

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