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The Sept/Oct issue of The Wildlife Professional

Changes in the Chesapeake: In the face of climate change and pollution, biologists take action

Read Now September 3, 2024
October 11, 2024

Reptile rescues are increasing in Sydney

But surprisingly few snake bites were recorded over the past decades

October 11, 2024

The Wildlife Society partners with ‘1% for the Planet’

Being an Environmental Partner positions TWS to receive financial support from the nonprofit’s business members

October 10, 2024

New California law protects wildlife connectivity

The rule instructs counties and cities to consider wild corridors when planning development

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November 12, 2014

Report Finds Biodiversity Goals are Off Track

Despite the efforts of some nations, the world is not on track to meet its biodiversity goals, according to a new progress report from the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD),...

November 11, 2014

Court Strikes Down ESA Protections for Prairie Dog

A federal judge struck down protection for a species of prairie dog in Utah last week. U.S. District Court Judge Dee Benson reasoned that since the prairie dog’s range is...

November 11, 2014

Travel Grants Deliver High Value for Students

The Wildlife Society recently awarded a total of $7,000 in travel grants to 18 deserving students who had been selected to be presenters at the 21st Annual Conference in Pittsburgh....

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November 10, 2014

A Gray Wolf in the Grand Canyon?

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials are investigating reports of a gray wolf sighting in Grand Canyon National Park—the species hasn’t been seen in the area since the 1940s. Read...

November 10, 2014

Conservation Funding Wins Big in Midterms

The midterm elections last week proved not only successful for the Republican Party, which now holds the majority in both the U.S. House and Senate, but also for state initiatives...

November 10, 2014

New Policy Resource: Policy Brief Series

Members of The Wildlife Society (TWS) can now readily access information regarding conservation legislation through our new Policy Brief Series, a valuable resource on federal policies and programs. As part...

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November 7, 2014

Alaskans Support Bristol Bay Wildlife

Alaskans approved a ballot measure this week to protect the Bristol Bay region from mining developments. The state’s citizens have enabled Alaska’s Legislature to ban proposed mining in the Bristol...

November 7, 2014

Ducks Unlimited Graduate Fellowship Available

The Wildlife Society recently learned that Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is offering a one-year graduate fellowship to support a graduate student involved in waterfowl research. The award of up to...

November 7, 2014

And the Chapter of the Year is…

At The Wildlife Society’s 21st Annual Conference, the Washington Chapter was recognized as Chapter of the Year for their achievements during 2013, which demonstrated exceptional contributions to both The Wildlife...

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