Month: July 2017

A paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences warns that dramatic population declines of thousands of species may be imminent. The study found about 30 percent of...

With disease at the forefront of amphibian and reptile population decline issues, a new Herpetofauna Disease Alert System has been created to expedite communication of disease events to relevant authorities...

During my months as President of The Wildlife Society, there have been occasions where I and TWS staff have had communication from individuals who expressed intent to terminate their membership...

About 10 years ago, researchers using VHS telemetry were surprised to find greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) traveled 240 kilometers between Saskatchewan and north central Montana — the longest documented migration...

Heat intensifying due to climate change could eventually prevent sea turtle eggs from hatching, decimating their already threatened populations, according to recent research from the Cape Verde islands off the...

On the surface, it may seem like a corporate business such as Caterpillar, Inc., which supplies customers with construction equipment, doesn’t have much to do with sustainability or supporting nature....

Do you find yourself looking for a good meeting spot during conferences? Wondering where to go to mingle with professionals from a variety of disciplines across North America? Or perhaps...

While many people enjoy the recreational activities that ski resorts offer, they may not realize that wildlife uses the same areas as habitat. In a study published in the Journal...

Drought has been stressing crops and worrying farmers across the country, but it could be a blessing in disguise for pelicans in North Dakota, where it’s preserving breeding areas vulnerable...

The film industry has used the countless beautiful (and sometimes, not-so-beautiful) backdrops of New Mexico since the inception of moving pictures. With its diverse topography, picturesque scenery, and over 300...