Researchers discover rare salamander eggs in Texas spring
Linda Moon was snorkeling in search of salamanders in a crystal-clear spring in central Texas when she made a surprising discovery. She was conducting a routine collection of a unique...
Why are blind birds appearing around D.C.?
Wildlife experts say a high numbers of birds in the Washington, D.C., area are turning up blind, often dead or dying, but they don’t know what’s causing it. The Washington...
Western Colorado University chapter held meetings, volunteered and more
From watching presentations with live wildlife to being hands-on and learning how to propagate succulents and plant sagebrush, the Western Colorado University’s student chapter of The Wildlife Society had a...
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Budget proposal would benefit agriculture wildlife programs
Under the U.S. administration’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022, the Department of Agriculture would see a 16% increase in funding. The U.S. Forest Service’s forest and rangeland research program would receive...
An adventure in molecular ecology
This article is part of a series focusing on topics addressed in upcoming TWS webinars. Hosted by TWS working groups, the monthly webinars engage wildlife professionals on a host of...
TWS CEO Ed Thompson announces retirement
The Wildlife Society’s Chief Executive Officer Ed Thompson announced his intention to retire later this year. “I have given TWS my absolute best effort over the past seven years,” Thompson...
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Administration reconsiders BLM relocation
A position statement developed by a group of retirees is the latest development in a growing effort to bring the headquarters for the Bureau of Land Management, which is now...
American public helps detect invasive pests
The American public is responsible for at least a quarter of new invasive pest detections, suggesting they could also play a large role in identifying invasive wildlife species. “I had...
Climate change affects seabirds’ ability to breed
Climate change and human activities are affecting the ability of seabirds in the Northern Hemisphere to breed, researchers found, and seabirds in the Southern Hemisphere may one day face similar...
