Don’t let TWS’ Annual Conference get in the way of voting
Here at The Wildlife Society, we hope to see everyone turn out for our Annual Conference in Spokane, Washington, Nov. 6 to 10. But turning out for wildlife doesn’t mean...
Brown treesnake and bullfrog invasions cost billions
The invasion of just two species has cost $17 billion over the past 35 years, according to a new study examining the effects of alien reptiles and amphibians. Brown treesnakes...
How do martens and fishers share territory?
Martens and fishers may appear rather similar—almost interchangeable. Fishers are a little bigger than martens, but both furry mustelids are found in forest ecosystems and consume similar types of prey....
Alabama red-bellied turtles face hybrid threat
Habitat loss is one of the main threats facing Alabama red-bellied turtles, but it isn’t the only one. Researchers found that hybridization is reducing the species’ genetic uniqueness. Found only...
Air vaccines fight spread of rabies
Wildlife managers are fighting the spread of rabies in the eastern U.S. by delivering millions of oral rabies vaccines by air. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to control...
Ocelot work earns Lindsay Martinez a Labisky Fellowship
As Lindsay Martinez researches ocelot recovery in South Texas, she’s looking at more than the landscape of thornscrub that the endangered cat often inhabits. Working with the East Foundation, she’s...
TWS2021: Surveying El Salvador’s owls
Surveys through the diverse ecosystems of El Salvador have revealed a complex community of owls in a relatively small country. The research sets a baseline for what owl species live...
Rare sea turtles make surprise appearances
For the first time in 75 years, biologists have spotted sea turtle hatchlings in Louisiana. The Kemp’s ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) hatchlings were found in the Breton National Wildlife Refuge, located...
Arctic whales shift northward as climate warms
As sea temperatures warm in the Arctic, polar whales will likely move northward, raising questions about their ability to persist as colder habitats disappear. “We’re learning they actually give a...
