Geographical Location: Western

January 24, 2025

Los Angeles wildfires take toll on local wildlife

Habitat loss from historic fires may have long-term effects on LA’s wildlife

January 7, 2025

Hook-headed parasite may be killing island foxes

Intestinal worm could complicate recent recovery, especially during drought

January 2, 2025

Squirrels feast on…voles?

Scientists had only known them to eat nuts, seeds or grains

December 10, 2024

Bighorn sheep could face deadly avalanches  

Scientists predicted snow cover into the future under a warming climate

December 4, 2024

Rodenticides found in turkey vultures despite bans 

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

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

November 13, 2024

Bees face road mortality 

As visitors—and traffic—increase in national parks in the western U.S., bees are facing more vehicle collisions

October 18, 2024

Richard Williams wins TWS’ Distinguished Service Award

Williams has served in a plethora of positions and roles under TWS’ Western Section

October 10, 2024

New California law protects wildlife connectivity

The rule instructs counties and cities to consider wild corridors when planning development

October 1, 2024

Botulism kills thousands of birds at California refuge

An avian botulism outbreak at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge has substantially impacted birds in Northern California