Month: May 2016

May 31, 2016

North Carolina is for the birds!

Regardless of whether you are an expert birder or just a backyard bird watcher, North Carolina is a must-visit destination state when it comes to feathered fauna. Few others can...

May 27, 2016

Missing seabirds spell trouble for snakes

On Seahorse Key, an island on Florida’s Gulf Coast, seabirds used to swoop into the water to pick up fish, and fly away while inadvertently dropping some on the ground...

May 27, 2016

CMPS Conference to feature plenary, Ignite and more

If you’re looking for reasons to attend the Central Mountains & Plains Section’s Annual Conference, look no further. A conservation detection dog workshop, a field trip to Buffalo Pass, and...

May 27, 2016

Threatened whale species given strict habitat protections

The Canadian federal government is moving to support beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucus) populations in the St. Lawrence Estuary. Pollution and human disturbances are thought to contribute to ongoing population declines....

May 26, 2016

TWS 2016 Conference registration now open!

The Wildlife Society’s 23rd Annual Conference will combine the perfect mix of traditional conference favorites with an exciting assortment of all new events and activities, not to mention a vibrant...

May 26, 2016

Arkansas member recognized for 50 years of federal service

Not much keeps working, with achievement, after 50 years. Vehicles qualify for “historic” license plates after 25 years and marriages lasting 50 years are celebrated as “golden”. At the U.S....

May 25, 2016

Matched underpasses offer insight into deer movement

In California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, construction teams are carving two new wildlife underpasses beneath Highway 89. The concrete structures, nearly identical in size and shape, will do more than provide...

May 25, 2016

Improvements coming to TWS’ Certification Program process

The Wildlife Society is pleased to announce enhancements to its certification program processes that will make the program more user-friendly, streamline review, and enhance benefits to TWS members. TWS staff...

May 24, 2016

Report shows steep declines for North American birds

One-third of all bird species in North America are in need of urgent conservation action, according to a report released by an international coalition of bird biologists and conservationists from...

May 24, 2016

JWM Study: Less forest thinning can benefit martens

Pacific martens had never been tracked by GPS collars in the high elevation forests they occupy — until recently. As part of a recent study published in the Journal of...