Area of Focus: Species Taxon

February 26, 2024

Scientists on film shoot find new anaconda species

The researchers were traveling with a team from National Geographic when they identified the snake

February 23, 2024

B.C. imposes restrictions to reduce chronic wasting disease spread

The disease was found in two deer in January

February 21, 2024

Southern birds are replacing northern species in Canada’s protected areas

These areas may offer a steppingstone to birds fleeing warmer temperatures

February 21, 2024

Bobcat populations struggle in portions of New York

Using remote cameras, researchers found “concerning trends”

February 20, 2024

Arctic gulls choose fast food over organic meals

Researchers turned to machine learning to find out where short-billed gulls were showing up in Fairbanks, Alaska

February 20, 2024

Canada funds citizen science effort to help researchers monitor birds

The funding supports Birds Canada’s NatureCounts efforts

February 16, 2024

A gut check for chronic wasting disease

Researchers are seeking a way to test live animals for the deadly disease

February 14, 2024

Watch: Do apes have a sense of humor?

A study shows that great apes tease each other

February 14, 2024

JWM: How to limit collateral damage to turtles when burning

Researchers analyzed the best time to prescribe fires in parts of Illinois to avoid undue reptile deaths

February 13, 2024

JWM: Ecotourism may stress black caimans in the Amazon

Researchers found elevated corticosterone levels in black caimans after handling them and taking flash photography