Sean Neiswenter

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Associate Professor-in-Residence, School of Life Sciences

Expertise: Mammals, Urban wildlife, Conservation biology, Rodents, Bats, Coyotes

Biography

UNLV College of Sciences professor Sean A. Neiswenter's research focuses on the classification, conservation, and natural history of mammals.

Neiswenter has taught courses on topics including mammalogy, conservation biology, histology (the study of microscopic structure and function of vertebrate tissues), and systematics (reconstructing the history and biotic diversity among genes, species, and higher taxa).

He has been monitoring coyotes and other carnivores in the Las Vegas area for several years. Neiswenter also has experience with omnivores, such as skunks and squirrels, as well as rodents and bats.

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Sean Neiswenter In The News

5 Simple Ways to Keep Foxes Out of Your Garden (Without Harming Them)

Martha Stewart

Foxes are vital to ecosystems, helping reduce rodent and rabbit populations. However, they can also dig holes in yards, get into trash, tear up fencing, and steal fruits and vegetables from gardens. While they certainly are important, you may not want them in your yard all the time. Fortunately, there are ways to naturally and humanely deter them—here, we spoke with experts about a few go-to methods.

8 Ways to Get Rid of Squirrels on Your Property Without Harming Them

Bob Villa

The cute acrobats are fun to watch—that is, until they dig through your flower beds, damage your tree trunks, or nest in your attic. Here's what you can do to get rid of squirrels on your property without harming them.

How does the summer heat affect desert wildlife?

Hotter summertime temperatures, unpredictable precipitation patterns and drought are complicating the lives of Mojave Desert wildlife.

How to Keep Coyotes Away From Your Property

Coyotes are common throughout North America. Like other wildlife, they tend to adapt to their environments and might become bolder in urban or suburban neighborhoods. Still, people can easily coexist with coyotes if they follow experts’ tips on coyote behavior, protecting pets, and avoiding feeding coyotes or other wildlife.