Hard Work in Paradise: A Profile of a Midway Atoll Biologist
It was the middle of a traditional ceremony to maintain cultural ties to a tiny atoll, which sits on the northwest of the Hawaiian archipelago about a third of the...
Deer Farming Measure Passes NC Legislature
On September 29, the North Carolina legislature passed a 2015-2016 Farm Bill with a controversial provision that would transfer management of captive deer from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to...
Events Highlight Impact of Rabies on People, Pets, Wildlife
What do raccoons, vampire bats, and mongooses have in common? All are wildlife species that are commonly associated with rabies and can potentially expose people, pets and livestock to the...
Seven Great Winnipeg Nightlife Options
Looking for a quiet place to network with fellow conference attendees or a lively atmosphere to grab a drink and take a load off after a long day at the conference in Winnipeg? Don’t...
Shrinking Forests Can Devastate Wildlife
Forests have shrunk about three percent globally since 1990, which can have devastating effects on the world’s biodiversity in plants and animals, according to the UN’s Global Forest Resources Assessment...
US and China Agree to Near Total Ban on Ivory Trade
On September 25, the White House announced an agreement between the US and China to enact near total bans on the import and export of ivory within each country. This...
TWS Chapter Supports Wetlands Preservation
The Kansas Chapter of The Wildlife Society has declared their support for the City of Wichita to build a new wetlands preservation park. While some of the land owned by...
How Elephant Seals Regulate Mercury Influx
In many ways, elephant seals get a raw deal when it comes to mercury pollution in the ocean. The toxic chemical, the product of mining runoff and other industrial sources,...
Court Issues Settlement in Montana Lynx Trapping Case
A 2013 lawsuit between the state of Montana and Friends of the Wild Swan, Alliance for the Wild Rockies, and WildEarth Guardians was settled by a U.S. District court on...
