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Using nonfiction scientific literature for conservation biology education: The Tigerland effect

Paula Kleintjes NeffDepartment of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Nicole M. WeissDepartment of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA;Department of Anthropology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Laura MiddlesworthCenter for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
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Joseph WierichDepartment of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
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Elizabeth BeilkeDepartment of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA;Department of Biology and Center for Bat Research, Outreach and Conservation, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
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Jacqueline LeeDepartment of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA;Office of Residence Life, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Spencer RohlingerDepartment of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA;Baraboo High School, Baraboo, Wisconsin, USA
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Joshua PletzerDepartment of Biology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
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Pages 71-83 | Published online: 16 May 2017

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