UWSP Student Chapter Hosts Leadership Workshop
The University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point (UWSP) Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society recently hosted its first Leadership Workshop. The workshop was an idea developed by members of the board...
Effects of BP Deepwater Horizon Spill Persist
Marine and coastal life continues to be affected five years after the spill on BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil rig. Small mangrove islands have disappeared completely after the trees that held...
Two New Books from TWS and Johns Hopkins University Press
Members save 30 percent on these new titles from TWS and Johns Hopkins Press. “Wildlife Habitat Conservation” presents an up-to-date review of the habitat concept, provides a scientifically rigorous definition,...
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TWS Conclave Draws Nearly 200 Students to Adirondacks
Paul Smith’s College, located in the heart of the Adirondack State Park of New York, recently hosted the TWS Northeast Conclave for the first time in the college’s history. Approximately...
Chapter Takes Position: Land for Maine’s Future Program
The Maine Chapter of TWS has developed a position statement regarding Governor LePage’s withholding of funds for Land for Maine’s Future program (LMF), which has played a critical role in...
New York City is Getting Even Wilder
Coyotes have been prowling around New York City’s parks, according to NYC’s Department of Parks and Recreation. The Parks Department said along with an increase in wildlife such as squirrels,...
Ecosystems Resilient After Logging but Still Vulnerable
Logging could push invertebrates like ants and other animals out of rainforest dominance, according to a new study. “Invertebrates are often thought of as the controllers of tropical forests, so...
Canadian Section Meeting Sparks Discussion, Networking
The Canadian Section of The Wildlife Society (CSTWS) hosted its annual conference in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for the first time from March 13th through 15th, 2015. The conference was regarded as...
Biologists Target Invasive Lizard in Florida
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently announced plans to step up efforts to find and remove non-native Nile monitor lizards from Florida’s Palm Beach County. These formidable...
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