Win-Win for Southwestern Willow Flycatchers
What do western landowners and a small, grey endangered bird species have in common? They’ll both be coming out on top because of a new conservation program unveiled last week...
Most Important Areas of Future Conservation
Priority areas for future conservation in the U.S. are mostly concentrated in the Southeast — an area which lacks protected areas to support them, according to a new study. Researchers...
Policy Intern Opportunities with TWS
Wildlifers have an opportunity to work for their professional society and contribute to the policy activities of the organization. TWS is currently looking to fill two policy intern positions at...
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Don’t Release Gopher Tortoises into the Ocean
Some people in Florida who think they’re helping gopher tortoises by releasing them into the ocean are actually causing them more harm. Last week, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission...
Sound Solutions for Habitat Monitoring – From The Wildlife Professional Magazine
From the spring issue of The Wildlife Professional. New USFS technical guide offers strategies and tips For agencies and organizations to effectively manage wildlife, knowledge about the status and trend...
Chapter Develops Bioenergy Position Statement
The Iowa Chapter of TWS has developed a position statement on the impacts of biofuel energy development on wildlife within the state. “As Iowa continues to expand in and explore...
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Golden Eagle Relocated to WY Informs Biologists
Wildlife Services often partners with other federal agencies. Last August, when WS qualified airport wildlife biologists Ben Allen and Justin Crump captured a golden eagle that was threatening (and threatened...
Thoughts from the Executive Director
Last month the Society held a 2-day Council meeting in Omaha, at the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference. I thought that I would share with these comments some...
Mercury Might Be Reason For Arctic Gull Decline
The decline of endangered Arctic ivory gulls (Pagophila eburnea) in Canada might be due to a dramatic increase in mercury levels over the past 130 years, a recent study shows....
