Category: TWS Wildlife News

April 21, 2016

Chronic wasting disease detected in Europe for first time

A reindeer in Norway has been diagnosed with chronic wasting disease, a deadly disease that targets cervids, earlier this month. This is the first time the disease, which was first...

April 19, 2016

Field note: A cheaper way to collect moths

Assistant professor at Michigan State University Peter White ordered moth traps for his undergraduate students working on a research project, but there was a delay in shipping. So, instead of...

April 15, 2016

Similar response to climate change in European and US birds

Common birds in the United States and Europe have responded in similar ways to climate change in the last 30 years. “There are a lot of things that drive populations...

April 13, 2016

Minnesota considers non-toxic shot rule amid legislative opposition

In an effort to minimize lead deposits on public land, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is considering banning lead shot for small game on wildlife management areas in...

April 13, 2016

Snow leopards may eat more big animals than previously thought

Snow leopards eat a lot more big ungulates than researchers may think, according to a new study. Snow leopards are notoriously elusive — one member of The Wildlife Society has...

April 12, 2016

Tracking the spread of bee pathogen in North America

In the game of chess, taking your opponent’s queen puts the rest of the kingdom in danger. Taking queen bumble bees from the U.S. to Europe in the past might...

April 7, 2016

Improving wildlife damage management one sense at a time

What do disease detection, repellents, and aircraft-bird collisions have in common? All require a knowledge of how animals perceive their surroundings. Scientists at the National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC), the...

April 5, 2016

What genetics say about California Island foxes

While they may look alike, foxes on six different islands in California’s Channel Islands are actually very genetically different. The reason for these differences? According to a recent study, it’s...

April 1, 2016

Male Indiana bats’ roost preferences revealed

Federally endangered Indiana bats need to find the best trees to roost in during the fall in order to maximize their weight gain and survive winter hibernation. In a recent...

March 31, 2016

Releasing captive deer isn’t good for local economies

Schemes to increase the antler size of wild deer by introducing captive-bred animals with trophy racks may cost more than they are worth. “Areas of land known for producing larger...