Month: November 2016

November 30, 2016

Tracking a deadly virus: Highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds

For Dennis Kohler, the call was somewhat unexpected. On a cold, windy morning in December 2014, Kohler sat in his Colorado office reviewing research plans for upcoming disease studies. A...

November 30, 2016

PATWS hosts multiple workshops during fall field day

The Pennsylvania Chapter of The Wildlife Society (PATWS) held its inaugural Fall Field Day over the weekend of September 23-24, 2016. The event started on Friday night at the Elk...

November 30, 2016

JWM study: Turtles appear resilient to minor human development

Turtles are known to be especially sensitive to human pressures on ecosystems, but certain species may be resilient to minor human development, according to new research. Biologists have been studying...

November 29, 2016

Native students find opportunities through TWS, WG program

Sixteen students stood up and introduced themselves one by one as the entire room looked on intently. They came from different universities, different tribal affiliations and even different countries. But...

November 29, 2016

Young researchers call for science in environmental decisions

On Nov. 15, early-career scientists and researchers wrote an open letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and six cabinet members calling for greater incorporation of science in Canada’s environmental...

November 29, 2016

JWM study: Could culling deer populations impede disease management?

Removing groups of deer to manage wildlife diseases may unintentionally create opportunities for diseases to move between groups, according to new research focused on the social response of white-tailed deer...

November 28, 2016

Habitat restoration begins at Shuswap Lake, BC

A habitat restoration project has begun on the banks of Shuswap Lake, less than a kilometer from Salmon Arm, British Columbia. The project, organized by the Salmon Arm Bay Enhancement...

November 28, 2016

New study to track Cook County turtles and habitat use

Future generations of turtles in the Chicago area have new hope thanks to Forest Preserves of Cook County, Friends of the Chicago River, and USDA Wildlife Services.  For many aquatic...

November 23, 2016

TWS Give Back Program: Engaging more wildlife professionals

Beginning Dec. 1, when professionals, early-career professionals and retired TWS members renew their memberships, they’ll have the opportunity to “Give Back” to the wildlife profession by gifting a six-month complimentary...

November 23, 2016

Cuckoos reveal mystery migration route

Three common cuckoos (Cuculus canorus) recently made an extraordinary journey across three continents, revealing the species’ previously unknown winter migration route. The birds, named Flappy McFlapperson, Skybomb Bolt, and Meng...