Area of Focus: Species Taxon

December 6, 2024

Hawaiian crow released in Maui 

The bird went extinct in the wild in 2002

December 4, 2024

Lessons from the past may improve the future for manatees 

Florida manatee populations increased just as human populations grew during the 1800s and 1900s

December 4, 2024

Rodenticides found in turkey vultures despite bans 

Researchers found anticoagulant rodenticides in 11% of the vultures they tested

December 3, 2024

USFWS proposes new rules for recovery of Canada lynx 

The Service is proposing revising the current habitat designation and developing a new recovery plan

December 2, 2024

Florida scrub-jays suffer effects of warming change 

Warmer winters are causing earlier nesting in the species—and fewer offspring

November 27, 2024

JWM: Bison, burns and birds  

Reintroducing bison and prescribing fires can benefit grassland bird species

November 27, 2024

eDNA detects invasive snake in Florida 

The new method can detect four invasive species with just one sample

November 25, 2024

Ethiopian wolves feed on sweet nectar 

The wolves could potentially act as pollinators

November 22, 2024

Wildlife experts use drones to deter predators  

To protect humans and livestock, scientists in the western U.S. find drones are an effective, nonlethal hazing method for grizzly bears

November 21, 2024

Mountain lions change timing of activity in response to recreation

In the greater LA area, mountain lions are becoming more active at night to avoid people