Humpback whales sing differently each year
Humpback whales make different types of sound every year to communicate with each other. That may make life more complicated for the whales, but it could also ...
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TWS2021: Carrion beetles carry on clues to the wildlife they eat
To survey cryptic species, it’s sometimes easier to detect their DNA than it is to find the animals themselves. Sometimes, researchers find DNA lingering in the ...
Oklahoma deer test positive for coronavirus
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation biologists have confirmed cases of coronavirus in white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in the state after ...
BLM releases wild horse research plan
The Bureau of Land Management released a research plan that aims to chart a new course for wild horse and burro management, using scientific advances to control the ...
Wildlife repellent trialed at U.S. airports
Since the beginning of aviation, wildlife strikes—and bird strikes in particular—have posed a hazard to human health and safety. Unfortunately, the potential ...
Manage industrious beavers in Canada proves difficult
Teaser: Outsmarting beaver instincts isn’t always easy Beavers may be a national symbol in Canada, but the large, stubborn rodents can cause problems for property ...
A third of North American firefly species face extinction
The Florida intertidal firefly, the sky island firefly and the Bethany beach firefly are just three of dozens of species of bioluminescent bugs recently found to ...
Birds congregate in riparian areas in dry years
When Monte Neate-Clegg was a graduate student managing bird banding stations in riparian areas in Utah, he noticed a lot of fluctuation in the number of birds ...
USFWS reinforces wolf protection
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently reinforced red wolf protections by withdrawing a proposed rule that would have limited the species’ protection under ...
Apply now for USFS Native American Research Assistantship
The U.S. Forest Service, through a partnership with The Wildlife Society, is offering research assistantships for Native American undergraduate or graduate students ...