Geographical Location: United States

August 23, 2016

Plover chicks survive harrowing adventures to fledge on new beaches

From New Jersey to Manitoba, young piping plovers (Charadrius melodus) are learning to fly on beaches that haven’t seen plover nests in years. The birds’ expansion to new beaches is...

August 22, 2016

White-nose fungus in Washington state likely originated in eastern US

This past spring, white-nose syndrome, a disease that’s caused the death of over 5 million bats in the U.S. so far, jumped from the eastern U.S., where it had originally...

August 22, 2016

Long-time TWS member celebrates 100th birthday

John Craighead, a member of The Wildlife Society since 1951, celebrated his 100th birthday on Aug. 14. Craighead, who was born in Washington D.C., moved to out west with his...

August 18, 2016

JWM study: The rise and fall of New Jersey’s Canada geese

While researchers have long followed the rapid increase and decline of New Jersey’s resident Canada geese populations, recent research looking at data from the last few decades has been able...

August 17, 2016

North Carolina chapter seeks sustainability at Annual Conference

With an expected turnout of 1,800-2,000 people, the largest gathering of wildlife professionals in North America will draw attendees from across the continent. In an effort to offset impacts of...

August 17, 2016

How bioenergy demand could affect wildlife habitat

Sweet sorghum, switchgrass and trees are among some of the products that are used as fuel for bioenergy, or renewable energy produced by living organisms. In a recent study published...

August 17, 2016

TWS member monitors grizzly bears with camera traps

In an effort to monitor grizzly bear populations in national parks, researchers placed remote cameras throughout the Rocky Mountains. In a recent study published in Biological Conservation, TWS member Robin...

August 16, 2016

The eastern band of Cherokee Indians: A story of resilience

Did you know the grouse taught the turkey to gobble? Well, the grouse tried to teach the turkey to shout, but the turkey got so excited to share his new...

August 5, 2016

WSB study: How do you study elusive bobcats? Ask hunters

When it comes to monitoring elusive wildlife, the simple approach is sometimes best. Researchers in New Hampshire have found that hunter surveys are a reliable tool for studying bobcats (Lynx...

August 4, 2016

Hot off the wire: Conference news and notes

The TWS Annual Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, is just 70 days away. So we’ll be providing you with the latest news and updates weekly through early October to help...