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August 18, 2015

Federal Advisory Councils Seek Nominations and Public Comments

Several advisory councils will be meeting over the next few months. Some are requesting written comments or questions from the public for the councils to consider during the meeting. The...

August 18, 2015

Hawaii’s Invertebrates Dwindling Fast

Hawaii was once known for its diversity in colorful plants and assorted wildlife. However, in recent decades researchers have noted extreme losses and have even deemed the islands the “extinction...

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August 17, 2015

Increased Human-Bison Conflict in Yellowstone

A prosperous bison population at Yellowstone National Park is causing conflicts with tourists this year. Since mid-May, five individuals visiting the park were trampled, tossed in the air and otherwise...

August 17, 2015

Research Assistantships Available for Native Americans

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Premier Partner of The Wildlife Society, is sponsoring a research assistantship program for Native American students. This is the second year for the program, which will...

August 17, 2015

Video: Drones Quicken the Heart Rates of Bears

Humans and bears might not be all that different when it comes to responding to drones flying overhead. A new study shows that when researchers flew these unmanned aerial vehicles...

August 14, 2015

Isotopes and Telemetry Reveal Golden Eagle Migratory Patterns

New research on hydrogen isotopes on golden eagles shows that at least some birds of a feather may fly together. While researchers have long known more or less where eastern...

August 13, 2015

Banding the Bay’s Pelicans

Early on a beautiful July morning professionals from local wildlife agencies and volunteers met at a Crisfield, Maryland boat ramp. Our destination? Smith Island, a small series of islands on...

August 13, 2015

Flowers Aid in Spreading Parasites to Bees

Don’t be deceived by the vibrant colors and sweet-smelling petals. Flowers can be a host for parasites that are harmful to bees — if there aren’t enough of them planted,...

August 12, 2015

Hot Off the Wire: Conference News ‘n Notes

Every week through early October, we’ll be bringing you the hottest news about this year’s conference, keeping you up-to-date and prepared as we approach Oct. 17-21 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Here’s...

August 12, 2015

Inbreeding Not to Blame for Bighorn Sheep Decline

Catherine Driscoll was hiking with her father in the Never Summer Mountain Range of the Rocky Mountains. They were collecting bighorn sheep’s fecal pellet samples to study their genetic variation,...