🌟Research Highlight 🌟 Using a novel sampling design, an OSU research team has achieved a phenomenal rate of detection of the plains spotted skunk, suggesting its population is stable in southeastern Oklahoma! . In recent years, the plains spotted skunk has declined from historical levels and has been difficult for researchers to locate, leading to a lack of data and efforts to protect the species under the Endangered Species Act. . The OSU team used trail cameras to determine what lures most attracted the skunks and study their population dynamics. . . . #wildlife #outdoors #research #conservation #oklahoma #skunk #skunkresearch #plainsspottedskunk