TWS Releases Feral Swine Fact Sheet
The Fact Sheet Series, TWS’s method of providing concise scientific explanations to current conservation issues, has just released a new fact sheet titled Feral Swine: Impacts of Invasive Species. This...
DNA Reveals Major Ivory Poaching Hotspots
While most anti-poaching efforts for elephants have focused on curbing demand of illegal ivory products, a recent study went straight to the source — poaching hotspots in Africa. In the...
2nd Revision of Sonoran Pronghorn Recovery Plan
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has announced the availability of their second revision of their draft recovery plan for the Sonoran pronghorn (Antilocapra americana sonoriensis). The draft outlines...
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TWS Supports Neotropical Migratory Bird Act
Alongside nine other organizations, TWS sent a letter to Congressman Kind (D-WI) and Congressman Wittman (R-VA) in support of their introduction of legislation to reauthorize the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation...
World Experiencing Sixth Mass Extinction, Study Finds
The sixth mass extinction event on the planet is already upon us, according to a new study. “If it is allowed to continue, life would take many millions of years...
FWS’s Draft Polar Bear Plan Available for Comment
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has announced the availability of their draft Polar Bear Conservation Mangement Plan (Polar Bear Plan). Currently the polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is listed...
Past Water Conditions Important to Wading Birds
While past research on wading bird numbers in the Florida Everglades focused only on water patterns and conditions of the time, researchers recently found that information on water conditions and...
Geese Management Protects Sensitive Vegetation in N.J.
The Maurice River and tributaries in Cumberland County, New Jersey represent an important tidal freshwater habitat for critical emergent vegetation and migrating birds. This vegetation — including wild rice (Zizania...
Ignite TWS: David Drake and Scott Hygnstrom
“Enlighten us, but make it quick.” — Ignite Imagine that you’re about to present a talk that shares your passion about a personal or professional wildlife-related experience to over 300...
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