Fieldnote: Tracking mammal presence through soil DNA
Researchers are using trace residues that mammals leave in soil to better detect which species are present in a given area. “It was really cool yet challenging to ...
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Court upholds wild horse removals in Nevada
A federal court upheld the Bureau of Land Management’s plan to remove more than 1,700 wild horses from the Caliente Herd Area in southeast Nevada. More than ten ...
In coronavirus’ wake, China bans wildlife trade, consumption
In the wake of the outbreak of the latest coronavirus, China has banned the consumption and illegal trade of wild animals. Citing Chinese state media, CNN reports ...
TWS section and chapter meetings in March
The Wildlife Society’s sections, chapters and working groups hold meetings and workshops throughout the year. The following meetings are currently scheduled in ...
Warming climate pushes California birds upslope
Over just the past 15 years, migratory passerine songbirds that breed in California have already shifted their range to higher elevations in response to a warming ...
Researchers focus on microplastics
A group of five-dozen researchers are gathering in Bramerton, Washington, this week to gauge the risk of microplastic pollution in the region and help plan how to ...
JWM: Reptiles may benefit under grouse conservation umbrella
Conservation measures aimed at improving sagebrush environments for sage-grouse are also benefitting native reptile species. “There’s convincing evidence that ...
Beyond GPS, devices can capture what animals do in the wild
A new computer model designed to recognize wildlife activities can help biologists understand more about how animal behaviors change, a recent study found. “The ...
Minimizing disease between elk and cattle
Scientists in Alberta are looking at the risk of disease transmission between elk (Cervus canadensis) and cattle and how it can be minimized. “Livestock ...
Symposium shares cultural importance of the wolf
Wildlife Services in Wisconsin recently benefited from a unique wolf symposium sponsored primarily by the Mashkiiziibil — the Bad River Band of Lake Superior ...