Area of Focus: Human Dimensions

April 20, 2023

JWM: Bear hunting doesn’t decrease conflict in Ontario

The number of reports about human-bear conflict actually increased in some areas after a pilot bear hunt was reinstated

April 18, 2023

People—and their attitudes—drive California mountain lion deaths

A massive study reveals statewide mortality rates

April 14, 2023

Watch: Improving habitat connectivity in California

A new report seeks to make roads less of a barrier to wildlife

April 10, 2023

Inbreeding is contributing to endangered killer whales decline

While many other killer whales are recovering, Southern Residents are decreasing

April 6, 2023

Military flights prompt stressed lizards to eat more

Helicopter noise affects the behavior of all-female hybrid whiptail species

April 4, 2023

Lynx reintroduction meets mixed reaction from Scots

Researchers found a spectrum of opinion on reintroducing the predator

March 31, 2023

TWS member Mark Smith appointed to Federal Advisory Committee

Smith received the appointment with support from TWS

March 23, 2023

Colorado investing $1 million to reduce human-bear conflict

Grants will go to small community projects across the state

March 17, 2023

TWS2022: Do cougars use artificial water sources to ambush prey?

Researchers tracked big cats in New Mexico and Arizona to learn more about predation patterns

March 15, 2023

WSB: Spray can help keep the polar bears away

Researchers examined historical records to determine how effective bear spray is on polar bears