Christopher DePerno

Christopher DePerno is a Professor in the Department of Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University. His work focuses on wildlife management, conservation biology, and disease ecology in wild mammals, particularly black bears, river otters, and urban wildlife.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in:

• Snake identification and taxonomy in North Carolina
• Zoonotic disease surveillance (e.g., Trypanosoma cruzi, Toxoplasma gondii)
• Population genetics of black bears using UrsaPlex v2.0
• Human-wildlife conflict mitigation in urban environments

His research intersects with:

• Fire ecology impacts on avian species
• Antimicrobial resistance patterns in wildlife
• Chemical restraint protocols for carnivores
• Genomic analysis of pathogens in wild populations

DePerno's work appears in extension publications and peer-reviewed journals, often collaborating with wildlife veterinarians, ecologists, and conservation practitioners.