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Flying lizard
December 24, 2014

Flying Dragons Hide Behind the Colors of Christmas

Flying dragons in Borneo adopt Christmas colors to mimic the red and green hues of falling leaves in an effort to hide from predatory birds, according to new research. But...

Fire ants
December 24, 2014

Feisty Fire Ants Could Cause “Invasional Meltdown”

Feisty invasive fire ants known for their painful bite could be helping the spread of invasive plant species in the parts of the North American Northeast in what some scientists...

European grey wolf from Slovenia
December 18, 2014

Large Carnivores Make a Voracious Comeback in Europe

The recovery of lynx, brown bears, and grey wolves in a continent that has seen hundreds of years of development is showing that humans may not have to keep out...

Rectangle 2
December 17, 2014

Members of The 1000

Thank you to the following individuals who are leading by example to preserve the heritage of TWS and create a brighter future that ensures that TWS is THE voice of...

The 1000
December 16, 2014

Join The 1,000!

As a TWS member, you now have the opportunity to participate in a pivotal effort that will have a significant impact on the future of TWS. All members are invited...

Giraffe
December 16, 2014

World’s Giraffe Populations in Peril

Africa’s iconic giraffe may be in trouble — its population numbers have plummeted by more than 40 percent in the last 15 years, according to estimates from the International Union...

Amphibians in Decline
December 8, 2014

Trouble in the Aquatic World

From the winter issue of The Wildlife Professional. An open-access article, written in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service — a premier partner with The Wildlife Society. How Wildlife Professionals...

Parasite
December 3, 2014

Parasites in Peril, Researchers Find

Parasites have notorious reputations for not only sapping their hosts of valuable resources, but also spreading disease and infection — a serious threat for hosts teetering on the brink of...

Polar Bear Alaska
December 1, 2014

A Chilly Tale: Balding Polar Bears

A polar bear’s signature white pelt does more than camouflage the large hunter on snow-covered terrains. Its thick fur also provides a vital layer of insulation, protecting it from subfreezing...

Field Course
November 13, 2014

Learn in the Great Outdoors

The Wildlife Society announces the Northeast (NE) Section’s Wildlife Field Course taking place in Castleton, VT from May 17-30, 2015. The NE Section offers a two week long, hands-on, outdoor...