Fifteen Most At-Risk Species Have Low Survival Chance
Two Mexican rodent species as well as a number of birds and frogs rate among the 15 animal species with the lowest chance for survival in the world. A new...
Human-Provided Food’s Impact on Urban Wildlife
Ever wonder how leftover cat food or spilled birdseed disappears from your backyard overnight? You know the intended recipients didn’t touch it, but something else has taken advantage of the...
Bad Fences May Lock Wildlife in Dangerous Highway Corridors
Poorly-built fences lining highways may lock reptiles in a deathtrap unless they are done properly, according to new research. “If you want road mortality mitigation to work for small animals...
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How Researchers Use Nose Patterns to Identify Koalas
When it comes to identifying individual koalas, the nose knows. According to Peggy Shaw-McBee, assistant professor at Kansas State University and long-standing TWS member, a technique called nose pigmentation patterns is...
Turkey Hunt Will Help Determine Possible Disease
The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency plans to take the next step in determining why the turkey population in southern Middle Tennessee is declining. The state agency will collect tissues from...
TWS Submits Testimony to Agriculture Appropriations
As part of the continuing appropriations process, TWS submitted written testimony to the Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. Similar...
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Pine Beetle Infestations Won’t Spark More Flames: Study
Western pine forests that have been devastated by pine beetles at least have one respite according to new research: They are not more likely to burn. “We found that alterations...
British Columbia Launches New Program to Reduce Wildlife Collisions
The East Kootenay region of British Columbia is no stranger to wildlife collisions with vehicles. In fact, in a typical year in British Columbia, more than 6,000 animals are killed...
Rare Raptor Crashes in Radford, Virginia
A small falcon species made a rare visit to Virginia earlier this month, and literally arrived with a bang. A young Merlin falcon (Falco columbarius) that crash-landed was found and...
