Area of Focus: Species Taxon

December 8, 2023

Researchers get baseline data for contaminant in U.S. amphibians

Understanding methylmercury levels can help determine when species may be at risk from the toxin

December 7, 2023

AI cameras can reduce human-wildlife conflict in India

Researchers are deploying remote cameras with artificial intelligence capabilities in India to reduce conflicts between tigers and livestock. Tiger (Panthera tigris) populations have been so successful in rebounding in India that...

December 7, 2023

Mount Graham red squirrel population declines

Biologists say the numbers show the need to continue conservation measures

December 6, 2023

Pollution leads to the birth of more female sea turtles

Contaminants seem to exacerbate similar effects caused by climate change

December 4, 2023

Plan seeks to eliminate deer from Catalina Island

The plan to use sharpshooters is opposed by locals who welcome the deer

December 4, 2023

Noise and lights deter city frogs

Surveys reveal that two species don’t fare well in urban areas with increased human sound and light pollution

December 1, 2023

What is driving wild turkey declines?

As their numbers fall in several states, biologists are looking for answers

December 1, 2023

Wolves prey on sea otters, seals in Katmai

The findings may be important to consider in wolf management

November 29, 2023

JWM: Herbicide treatment benefits Minnesota marsh birds

Species increase in abundance three years after spraying the chemicals

November 29, 2023

Climate change is pushing vampire bats toward the U.S.

As the bats move northward, incidences of rabies rise