Researchers have used the snow tracks of animals to estimate a species' distribution, but the results are often not conclusive. Now, scientists have discovered a way to gather specific data from snow by sampling eDNA from the tracks of elusive carnivores. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase #NationalGeographic #DNA #Animals About Short Film Showcase: The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at http://documentary.com Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta This method may revolutionize how threatened species, like the charismatic lynx, are studied and how their habitat is managed. Created during the 2018 IWFF Filmmaker Labs, this film highlights the importance of conservation through collaboration by bringing together the scientific minds of two distinct branches of the U.S. Forest Service. https://www.dannyunderwater.com/ https://vanvurenlab.weebly.com/jaclyn-aliperti.html http://www.jp-lawrence.com/ https://www.parrotdiaries.com/ Read more in "How DNA from snow helps scientists track elusive animals" https://on.natgeo.com/2QUr5Ut About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Snow DNA Reveals New Way to Track Animals in Winter | Short Film Showcase https://youtu.be/fjSHHCQ-VP4 National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

After almost a week of filming and over 500 man-hours combined between being out in the field, planning, and editing, the 2015 Summit Scholars of the North American Nature Photography Assn. produced a documentary for the US Fish and Wildlife Service of San Diego, CA. Please watch the premiere introduction ceremony ( http://youtu.be/0cSBRbJohKQ ) to learn about the student scholar filmmakers donate to the NANPA Foundation to support the student scholarship program: http://www.nanpafoundation.org/donations.html ***** All necessary broadcast licensing for film scores used, and model-releases have been performed in accordance with standard filmmaking practice. Please address any concerns or comments to Matthew Cicanese at cicanesem@gmail.com . Thank you. *****