Area of Focus: Conservation and Management Arenas

January 16, 2026

WATCH: Wildlife interact with underwater turbines

Seals and seabirds appear to be safe from colliding with tidal energy infrastructure

January 15, 2026

Oregon elk genetics may shield rare deer subspecies from CWD

Around half of the state’s elk have genes associated with lower susceptibility to chronic wasting disease

January 15, 2026

Wildlife pros identify risks in proposed ESA revisions

TWS comments to the administration emphasized the need for regulatory stability, scientific rigor, and realistic implementation frameworks

January 14, 2026

USDA appoints new APHIS leaders

Two senior officials retire from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

January 13, 2026

Newly described species are increasing in pace

Discoveries are now outpacing extinctions

Two birds in flight
January 12, 2026

Press Release: NEPA rule sidesteps Congress and public input

TWS makes official statement expressing concerns regarding changes to NEPA

January 12, 2026

Potentially lethal virus detected in Arctic whales

By using drones, scientists collect water from the whale spouts

January 9, 2026

LISTEN: Transportation ecology bridges the gap

Wildlife crossings connect landscapes and save lives

January 9, 2026

Carnivores disperse fungi spores

Meat-based diet can help with ecosystem health

January 8, 2026

RMEF and USFS partnership improves safety, wildlife habitat

Funds leveraged by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the U.S. Forest Service help safety and access on public lands