Month: June 2017

Certain populations of small, dark flying squirrels that live in cool forests along the Pacific Coast are actually a unique species that had never been classified before, researchers discovered. They...

“Becoming a Wildlife Professional” is the first comprehensive book to describe the entry-level jobs available for the next generation of wildlife biologists and conservationists. If you are a student preparing...

Known to wreak havoc along shallower reefs by outcompeting or eating up native organisms, invasive lionfish (Pterois volitans) are now swimming into deep, largely unexplored reefs and devouring species scientists...

The full detailed schedule for TWS’ 24th Annual Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is now available online at twsconference.org/detailed-schedule. This schedule is subject to minor changes, but includes all conference...

On Jun. 22, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced their intent to publish a final rule removing grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) from...

Early in my career as a utility forester, I recommended a broadcast treatment of wetland-approved herbicides on a stand of red maple trees growing under a high voltage electric transmission...

Early bird pre-registration for this year’s conference is now open! Register by June 30 to save an additional $50. All registration prices will increase $50 on July 1. And don’t forget to book...

Mark Boyce couldn’t help but notice the difference in the elk he was studying in Alberta. When hunting season arrived, their behavior visibly changed. As the roads became busy with...

David Calandro, a member of the TWS Missouri Chapter and USDA Wildlife Services employee, was named National Conservation Youth Leader by the National Wildlife Federation in June. The award recognizes...

Climate change may mean wildlifers will have to be more careful about protecting themselves from Lyme disease when they’re out in the field. An article in the Washington Post suggests...