Area of Focus: Conservation and Management Arenas

September 20, 2023

Proposed BLM rule prioritizes wildlife habitat over oil and gas development

The rule also increases returns for taxpayers

September 20, 2023

Spiders pass mercury to land animals

Arachnids can be an indicator of mercury pollution in bats, birds and amphibians

September 19, 2023

Emerging threat of wildlife disease warrants revamped National Wildlife Health Center

The National Wildlife Health Center is addressing overcrowded laboratories and outdated technology

September 19, 2023

USDA grant explores COVID virus in wildlife

Researchers will test 58 species to monitor the potential for spillback to humans

September 18, 2023

Pale, small winged butterflies can’t take the heat

When it comes to enduring climate change, some butterflies may perform better

September 18, 2023

Researchers call for biodiversity monitoring system

The Global Biodiversity Observing System would track the effects of climate change on species

September 15, 2023

Watch: Researchers comb the desert for the cryptic Arizona night lizard

The lizard isn’t nocturnal, but it is hard to find

September 15, 2023

Warming temperatures may cause some turtles to produce more eggs

The effect could benefit turtles grappling with climate change

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 13, 2023

Watch: Exploring the restoration of ospreys

Once a rare sight, osprey are common in New jersey today