Month: September 2017

Site visits are critical to helping scientists learn more about species and their habitats.  The trips often take them into areas most people do not have a chance to explore,...

The southern pine beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis) — one of the world’s most destructive tree-killing insects — is moving north in the United States, likely a result of climate change, according...

After a week filled with networking, educational opportunities and meetings, wildlifers were ready to dance it out and enjoy the company of old and new friends at the 2017 Annual...

Dozens of students attended career sessions with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Forest Service Wednesday at TWS’ 24th Annual Conference in Albuquerque, N.M. Professionals from these federal agencies...

Corporations and conservationists aren’t always on the same side, but green infrastructure is one area where they can find common ground, said speakers at Wednesday’s keynote at The Wildlife Society’s...

With the passing of a gavel, Bruce Thompson ended his term as president of The Wildlife Society on Wednesday and John McDonald took over the position with a goal of...

Defending champions the University of Georgia remained victorious in the 20th annual Quiz Bowl after facing off against the Purdue University in the finals Tuesday evening at the 2017 TWS...

There are many agencies that hire wildlife biologists for a variety of different positions, but how do students get their foot in the door at these agencies? During two sessions,...

Conference attendees and past recipients celebrated Wini Kessler on Monday as this year’s recipient of the Aldo Leopold Memorial Award. A certified wildlife biologist from British Columbia and a TWS...

Nalini Nadkarni said she’s a bit envious of wildlifers. As a plant biologist trying to explain to the public the importance of forest canopies, she said, “trees can be a...