Snowy Owls Returning, Research Continues
During the winter of 2013-14, scientists and the public throughout the eastern states were amazed – and often delighted – by an almost unprecedented influx of snowy owls. Snowy owls...
2014 Roundup — Six Important ESA Listings
The bird with the world’s longest known migration route, a tiny minnow that inhabits Texan rivers, and the wolves that once roamed over wide stretches of the continent are among...
Study Finds Feral Cats Likely Driving Disease Among Deer
Free-roaming domestic cats (Felis catus) are widely understood to have substantial negative impacts on wildlife. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists cats among the world’s worst...
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Flying Dragons Hide Behind the Colors of Christmas
Flying dragons in Borneo adopt Christmas colors to mimic the red and green hues of falling leaves in an effort to hide from predatory birds, according to new research. But...
Feisty Fire Ants Could Cause “Invasional Meltdown”
Feisty invasive fire ants known for their painful bite could be helping the spread of invasive plant species in the parts of the North American Northeast in what some scientists...
From Wildlife to Livestock — and Vice Versa
From the winter issue of The Wildlife Professional. An open-access article written in collaboration with the Wildlife Disease Association — a premier partner of The Wildlife Society. DISEASE TRANSMISSION CREATES...
Comments Sought on Draft EIS for Feral Swine Damage Control
Feral swine have greatly expanded their range over the last 30 years. At the same time, the annual estimated damage they cause, plus the costs of control, has risen to...
President Signs Duck Stamp Price Increase into Law
Over 550 letters from The Wildlife Society members sent to Senators urged them to pass a bill to increase the price of Duck Stamps from $15 to $25. The Senate...
Avian Influenza Confirmed in Wild Birds in Washington State
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic (HPAI) H5 avian influenza in wild birds in Whatcom County,...
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