Category: TWS Wildlife News

September 15, 2023

Warming temperatures may cause some turtles to produce more eggs

The effect could benefit turtles grappling with climate change

September 14, 2023

Predators create ecological hot spots

More than just controlling prey numbers, predators help ecosystems function

September 13, 2023

Biden cancels controversial oil and gas leases in the Arctic

The move will help preserve Arctic lands and wildlife, the Biden administration says

September 12, 2023

Model shows population trends for 500 bird species

Researchers used artificial intelligence to enhance citizen science

September 11, 2023

WSB: Drones can help scare gulls away

Gulls can cause huge problems for wildlife managers in some cities. When they nest in large colonies near airports, these urban-adapted, roof-nesting birds pose a risk of collision with planes....

September 7, 2023

New WOTUS rule leaves American wetlands vulnerable

A U.S. Supreme Court decision has forced the EPA to remove federal protections from approximately 63% of U.S. wetlands

September 5, 2023

TWS welcomes 2023 ESA proposed rule changes

These revisions dial back changes in 2019 that TWS expressed concern about

August 31, 2023

Study quantifies greenhouse gas impacts on polar bears

The new research addresses an Interior memo limiting climate considerations

August 31, 2023

Commercial rodenticide found in birds of prey

Researchers don’t yet know how harmful the poison is to raptors

August 30, 2023

JWM: Corridors could ease elephant conflicts with Chinese farmers

A small elephant population is responsible for big problems