Learn the art of storytelling at upcoming August TWS workshop
The Wildlife Society’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness Working Group is hosting a free two-day virtual storytelling workshop for 25 wildlifers in August 2022. The exact date will be announced...
Wildlife Vocalizations: Erim Gómez
Wildlife Vocalizations is a collection of short personal perspectives from people in the field of wildlife sciences. I have been fortunate throughout my career to have worked with supportive people....
Aldo Leopold recipient John Koprowski passes his legacy to his students
When John Koprowski was a boy growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, his parents often took him fishing on Lake Erie. But while fishing was fun for him, he continued to...
Whale entanglements affect future generations
When North Atlantic right whales get entangled in fishing gear, it can have long-term consequences for their populations. Not only can the energy cost of carrying the gear around cause...
The July/August issue of The Wildlife Professional
The Wildlife Professional is an exclusive benefit of membership in The Wildlife Society. Published six times annually, the magazine presents timely research news and analysis of trends in the wildlife profession....
Avian flu responsible for seal deaths in Maine
Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say avian flu is responsible for an unusually high number of seal deaths along the coast of Maine. The USDA’s Animal and...
City life may be a trap for sparrows
House sparrows and humans have a lot in common. Sparrows nest on the same buildings where people live and work. They eat the scraps of food that humans drop on...
Impact factors rise for TWS journals
The Wildlife Society’s three journals all saw increases in their impact factors, according to the 2021 Journal Citation Reports. The impact factor is a commonly used metric to assess journal...
Even after climate change peaks, biodiversity may struggle
Even if global temperatures begin to decline after peaking this century because of climate change, the risks to biodiversity could persist for decades after, researchers found. In a study published...
