Month: September 2020

September 30, 2020

TWS2020: The road to prime ocelot habitats

Ocelots seeking home ranges are most concerned with finding the right type of habitats though they will try to avoid roads when possible. “Because they’re habitat specialists, it’s really habitat...

September 30, 2020

TWS2020: New app pinpoints feral cats

Right from your smart phone, you can help provide information about where feral cats are found to managers and conservationists trying to protect species that may be prey to the...

September 29, 2020

What’s happing Friday at TWS’ virtual conference

The last day of The Wildlife Society’s Virtual Conference brings a long list of workshops for attendees, as well as symposium panels and office hours. The times for the workshops...

September 29, 2020

TWS2020: Transylvanian carnivores live in harmony

Thoughts of vampires may make some people want to keep their distance from Transylvanian carnivores, but new research shows that the animals seem to tolerate each other’s presence quite well....

September 29, 2020

TWS2020: Relocating the healthiest wolves to Isle Royale

Whenever animals are relocated to new areas, there’s the potential that they can spread diseases. In a presentation at the virtual TWS Annual Conference, Michelle Verant, a wildlife veterinarian with...

September 28, 2020

What’s happening Thursday at TWS’ Virtual Conference?

Thursday is the last day of symposia at The Wildlife Society’s 2020 Virtual Conference. Participants can join in to talks on four different subjects. These symposia are only available on...

September 28, 2020

What’s happening Wednesday at TWS’ Virtual Conference?

The Wildlife Society’s 2020 Virtual Conference reaches its midpoint on Wednesday. Participants can take part in an array of symposia and activities. Don’t miss these symposia that are only available...

September 28, 2020

TWS2020: Cleaning feathers helps gulls after oil spills

Cleaning gulls covered in crude oil from spills like the Deepwater Horizon disaster helps the seabirds recover, and the benefits of rehabilitation outweigh the costs. Ongoing research featured this week...

September 28, 2020

Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020 introduced

A newly released bill in the U.S. Senate would amend the Endangered Species Act, transferring more authority to state and local experts. The Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020 (S....

September 28, 2020

TWS2020: Where do belugas spend their summers?

Beluga whales are likely choosing where to spend their summers in estuaries based on the prey available, researchers found. The western Hudson Bay is home to the largest known population...