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By Paula Musto<\/p>\n

Humans can stack sandbags, board up windows and stockpile food to ride out a storm. But what happens to wildlife when destructive winds and flooding damage their habitats? In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, ecologists and biologists are working to understand the impact on wildlife.<\/p>\n

\u201cGale-force winds, storm surge and intense flooding disrupted wildlife across the animal kingdom from black bears in NC to alligators in FL,\u201d says Ron McGill, Zoo Miami\u2019s Goodwill Ambassador. McGill has weathered a multitude of tropical storms and is credited with rescuing both zoo animals and wildlife following one of the nation\u2019s most destructive storms, Hurricane Andrew in 1992.<\/p>\n

The aftermath of Helene and its catastrophic impact on Western North Carolina may be even worse, according to McGill. Andrew destroyed swaths of South Florida, but was a relatively small and dry storm; Helene\u2019s rampage through WNC, with its lethal flooding and mudslides, inflicted even more damage to the region\u2019s topography.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter such a devasting storm, animals are under the same stress as people,\u201d McGill says. \u201cMost notably, there is a big shift in how and where they shelter and feed. It will take a while to understand Helene\u2019s full impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

Research has shown some animals can sense bad weather, prompting them to get out of harm\u2019s way. Birds may speed up fall migration. Elephants are known to run for hills before a tsunami. Sharks escape into the reefs.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnimals are instinctively far more aware than us,\u201d McGill says. \u201cThey have a keen sense of smell, can feel a change in vibrations and barometric pressure that signal danger.\u201d But while some species, including many mammals, can safely move to higher ground and hunker down, others cannot escape. This includes aquatic wildlife trapped in Helene\u2019s churning waters.<\/p>\n

WNC\u2019s iconic Eastern Hellbender, the largest salamander in North America, may have taken the biggest hit. Asheville wildlife biologist JJ Apodaca fears the storm decimated these amphibians that live along our riverbeds. Assessment is ongoing, but immediately following the storm it was evident that large numbers of Hellbenders were swept away. The surviving local populations may not be able to recover, pushing the vulnerable species closer towards extinction.<\/p>\n

\u201cAquatic life does not have the capacity to move like other animals,\u201d says Apodaca, executive director of Asheville\u2019s Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy. \u201cThe amount of damage to their natural habitats is unbelievable. After the storm, in addition to flooding there is the sedimentation and pollution\u2014chemicals, trash, vehicles and appliances were carried into the water.\u201d<\/p>\n

Luke Etchison, aquatic wildlife diversity coordinator for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, says it will take months to analyze population data to know how various species fared. Along with salamanders, he is concerned about mussels, crayfish and fish unable to withstand the powerful surge of mud and water.<\/p>\n

The absence of adequate connection to floodplains along our rivers may have created a worst-case scenario. Historically, our rivers were connected to floodplains with large wetlands that acted like sponges to soak up water around them and slow down the overflow. But development has replaced these wetlands, allowing water to now pour down unabated.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust like turning on a faucet,\u201d Etchison said. In areas like the Swannanoa, the water rises quickly, and animals, just like humans, are in danger of being swept way. But there is good news. Two weeks after the storm, the commission reported minnows and other small fish swimming in the hard-hit river.<\/p>\n

Some species fare better than others. Birds, for example, are highly adaptable and have eons of experience surviving high winds. After a storm, avian populations may benefit from fallen trees\u2014feeding on the detritus. However, Helene\u2019s late September arrival may have interrupted flight patterns for millions of migratory birds. Birders are assessing the impact.<\/p>\n

\u201cDo all birds come through safely during major storms? Certainly not,\u201d says Tom Tribble, past president of the Blue Ridge Audubon Society. But, he adds, \u201cStudies show that migrating birds sometimes move long distances to avoid major storms. Some years ago, after a September hurricane hit the NC coast, a Wood Stork showed up at Owen Park in Swannanoa.\u201d It was quite a distance from its normal range.<\/p>\n

Asheville\u2019s black bears seemingly weathered the storm without too much problem, some taking the opportunity to feast on rotting food buried in the debris. The wildlife commission reported, post-storm, an increase of human-black bear interactions. Wildlife officials posted warnings that people should not be tempted to feed wildlife out of concern for animals\u2019 finding food.<\/p>\n

The Western North Carolina Nature Center reported that all of its animals remained safe through the storm. Chris Gentile, the director, says that while the grounds lost trees, its facilities are in good shape. However, the center remains closed to the public due to road damage and a washed-out bridge at its entrance.<\/p>\n

Wildlife enthusiasts from across the nation have asked how they can help as our region rebuilds. One of the best ways is to support conservation groups that educate, care for injured and orphaned wildlife and promote the preservation of natural habitats.<\/p>\n

Paula Musto is a volunteer for Appalachian Wildlife Refuge. If you find an animal that may need help, call the wildlife emergency hotline at 828.633.6364. To learn more or donate, visit AppalachianWild.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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