Conservation efforts are underway to protect a federally threatened species. The Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake, native to Michigan, is the focus of research. A conservation scientist is leading the effort to understand the snakes' habits.

The research method involves walking trails and scanning brush to record sightings. This data will be used to create a map of the snakes' preferred areas.

Further details about the research and its goals are available from the source, including information about the challenges of spotting these elusive animals.