Watching for monkeypox in wildlife
As its name suggests, there’s nothing unusual about monkeypox appearing in animal species. But scientists are worried that as the virus spreads around the world, it could find reservoirs in...
TWS’ Leadership Institute receives DSC Foundation grant
The Dallas Safari Club Foundation (DSCF) has continued their support of The Wildlife Society’s Leadership Institute through a grant of $10,000. For several years, the Dallas Safari Club and its...
Their numbers dwindling, two at-risk bat species coexist
Indiana bats and northern long-eared bats coexist in central Indiana, but the populations of these two imperiled species are falling. To better protect them, researchers wanted to understand how they...
Cactus wren genetic diversity is declining in Southern California
The high mountains of the Transverse and Peninsular ranges separate cactus wrens along the coast of Southern California from the rest of the species found in the deserts of the...
Feeding pups makes it harder for Weddell seals to feed themselves
When Weddell seals nurse their pups, the nutrients in the milk they give their young come from their own reserves—sometimes at a cost to their own performance. The Antarctic seals...
TWS engages in wildlife refuge briefing
The Wildlife Society and others hosted a briefing Sept. 27 showing their support of funding for the National Wildlife Refuge System. During the “Supporting the National Wildlife Refuge System,” briefing,...
JWM: Ibex develop resistance to mange
Ibex have developed a resistance to sarcoptic mange after long-term exposure to the disease in the Iberian Peninsula. The first recent cases of sarcoptic mange were reported in the region...
Refuge system receives House support for volunteer engagement
On September 19, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation supporting the National Wildlife Refuge System’s volunteer and community engagement programs.
The September issue of the Wildlife Society Bulletin
The Wildlife Society Bulletin is a benefit of membership in The Wildlife Society. Published four times annually, it is one of the world’s leading scientific journals covering wildlife science, management and...
