Wild pig conference goes virtual
The National Wild Pig Task Force’s 2020 conference is going virtual for the month of June, and registration is free. The task force had its in-person conference scheduled for early...
Study finds logging endangers BC caribou herds
A recent study says poor governmental coordination in Canada is resulting in a failure to protect endangered caribou (Rangifer tarandus). The study published in Conservation Science and Practice found that...
Listening in to help monitor northern spotted owls
By listening to sounds collected from recording devices in the forest, researchers can detect northern spotted owls and invasive barred owls, which can help with monitoring and conservation efforts for...
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Getting an early warning on invasive species
Environmental DNA samples and citizen science tools can provide wildlife managers early warnings about invasive species on the landscape. “Complete eradication of an invasive is unlikely after it’s well established...
Watch: For some wildlife students, hunting is homework
At Louisiana State University, part of the students’ training for wildlife management careers includes a unique professional development opportunity: hunting. “The hunting experience is transformative for our students, resulting in...
Warmer climate stresses polar bears
Polar bears that have been tracked for decades in Western Hudson Bay have increased stress levels in years with the warming climate, a new study shows. This research adds to...
Can internet memes help conserve uncharismatic wildlife?
When researcher Magdalena Lenda was spending long evenings at Australian University, far from her home in Poland, she often waited for her family back home to wake up so she...
Maine plovers have record year
As beaches reopen to the public, piping plovers are also returning. In Maine, they’re having a record year, continuing a steady upswing. Maine Audubon reports seeing 100 pairs and 61...
Design The Wildlife Society’s next conference logo!
The Wildlife Society is seeking design submissions for the 2021 Annual Conference Logo Contest. The logo is an important part of the conference, which will be held in Baltimore, Maryland,...
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