Intensive Farming May Not Hurt Tropical Bird Diversity
Farming more intensely in some areas may not impact tropical birds if it means leaving areas with more natural habitat alone, according to new research. “We need to be thinking...
Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Appointed
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the appointment of the 18 member Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council. Appointments last for three years...
TWS Conference Special Session: Careers with USFS and WS
Are you a student with a passion for wildlife biology, who’s just not sure what type of career you want after college? Or are you a professional who is considering...
Networking Opportunity With More than 300 Organizations
More than 300 organizations are sending wildlife professionals and students to Winnipeg for the TWS Annual Conference from October 17-21, creating an amazing opportunity for you to expand your network...
Department of Agriculture Revamps Sage Grouse Initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans last week to fund greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) conservation programs with $211 million dollars through 2018. Known as “Sage Grouse Initiative 2.0”,...
Common Loons are Faithful to Wintering Sites
Researchers have long known that loons throughout Canada and the northern United States stay faithful to their spring nesting sites, however, new research shows for the first time that the...
Proposed Amendments to CITES Available for Public Comment
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international treaty designed to control and regulate international trade in animal and plant species...
Researchers Enhance Nesting Efficiency for Wood Ducks
Studying ducklings paddling happily in a lake might sound like a relaxing endeavor, but that isn’t always the case. A hungry heron or a vicious cottonmouth, with a craving for...
The Song Within: Parasites Could Temper Cricket Noise
Parasites may be able to affect the way that crickets use mating calls to suit their best interests, according to a new study. “Whether it’s an evolutionary adaptation, we can’t...
