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Month: February 2020

FYI News

Researchers focus on microplastics

February 25, 2020

A group of five-dozen researchers are gathering in Bramerton, Washington, this week to gauge the risk of microplastic pollution in the region and help plan how to respond. “This is an alarm bell that’s going …

Joshua Rapp Learn

JWM: Reptiles may benefit under grouse conservation umbrella

February 24, 2020

Conservation measures aimed at improving sagebrush environments for sage-grouse are also benefitting native reptile species. “There’s convincing evidence that this umbrella species concept might work for reptiles quite well,” said David Pilliod, a supervisory research …

Conservation News

Beyond GPS, devices can capture what animals do in the wild

February 24, 2020

A new computer model designed to recognize wildlife activities can help biologists understand more about how animal behaviors change, a recent study found. “The more we understand about animals, the better we can approach conservation …

FYI News

Minimizing disease between elk and cattle

February 24, 2020

Scientists in Alberta are looking at the risk of disease transmission between elk (Cervus canadensis) and cattle and how it can be minimized. “Livestock management that minimizes the risk of contact with wildlife will reduce …

TWS Wildlife News

Symposium shares cultural importance of the wolf

February 21, 2020

Wildlife Services in Wisconsin recently benefited from a unique wolf symposium sponsored primarily by the Mashkiiziibil — the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa — as well as other Great Lakes Tribes and the …

Conservation News

Some bats are adapting to white-nose syndrome, study finds

February 21, 2020

Some bats are developing adaptations to white-nose syndrome that allow them to survive the deadly disease, according to a recent study. Comparing little brown bats (Myotis lucifugus) that died from the disease with those that …

FYI News

Watch: Colorado embarks on urban elk GPS study

February 21, 2020

As Colorado’s Front Range becomes more and more urbanized, the changing land uses are affecting the behavior of elk herds in the area. In some cases, they’re becoming residents and have stopped their seasonal migrations. …

Conservation News

JWM: Study upends management strategy for sage-grouse

February 20, 2020

A new study published in the Journal of Wildlife Management suggests managers may need to overhaul guidelines meant to protect greater sage-grouse by focusing less on factors like grass height and vegetation cover and more …

Conservation News

Agriculture budget proposal contains mixed bag for wildlife

February 20, 2020

The administration’s Fiscal Year 2021 budget proposal, released last week, would cut funding for some programs related to wildlife management and conservation within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The budget request, which does not have to …

FYI News

‘We have to change,’ Indiana fish and wildlife director says

February 20, 2020

When Amanda Wuestefeld became the first woman to direct the fish and wildlife division of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources last August, she found herself facing the same challenges confronting other state wildlife agencies. …

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