Since 2024, the Biodiversity Genomics group at the University of Oulu invites individuals and organisations across Finland to learn about the ongoing research on the Siberian flying squirrel (Pteromys volans), and contribute to the development of new genetic monitoring tools and the design of research studies.
Goals
#1 – bring scientists, stakeholders and citizens closer together
#2 – gather 1000+ flying squirrel droppings across Finland
#3 – create and test new genetic monitoring tools
for the Siberian flying squirrel
Contributions
Project Manager
Angelika Kiebler
Doctoral Researcher
Intern
Noora Tammisto
Master’s Student
Collaboration Partners
Get in touch
Any questions? Or would like to know more about the project? Contact us directly by filling out the form below and we will get back to you!
- Have you found signs of flying squirrels near your area?
- Do you have insights into the local flying squirrel populations and/or their management?
- Do you have questions about the ongoing flying squirrel research in Finland?
We welcome any individual person, group, or organization!
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