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JWM: Denali grizzlies self-regulate their population
In the 1990s, researchers at Alaska’s Denali National Park began noticing something strange. Many of the adult female grizzly bears (Ursus arctos) emerging from dens in the springtime on the...
Illinois Chapter opposes supplemental deer-feeding bill
The Illinois Chapter of The Wildlife Society (ICTWS) has opposed a state bill that would amend the state’s Wildlife Code to allow supplemental feeding of deer outside hunting season. Illinois...
From Beauty to Beast ⏤ from The Wildlife Professional
Managing mute swans in Michigan to protect native resources They were introduced in the United States to grace ponds on private estates and municipal parks. But since their arrival in...
Southern sea otters still struggle with genetic diversity
Despite modest increases in the threatened southern sea otter population (Enhydra lutris nereis), their genetic diversity has remained the same, prompting researchers to question the future of their recovery. The...
Seal ‘symphony’ unravels mysteries of seal migration
What’s musical composition got to do with wildlife biology? Scientists suggest it can provide an insightful approach to following the movement and behavior of large groups of elephant seals and...
Bison size shrinking as temperatures rise
When Jeff Martin was growing up on a bison (Bison bison) ranch, he noticed the bison surrounding him were much smaller than the ones he saw in ice age dioramas...
Cleveland culture: Zoos and aquariums to visit during the conference
Ohio is home to some of the best-rated zoos in the country, and a trip to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo when you are in town is sure to exceed your...
Idaho will issue a single grizzly tag this fall
A limited grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) hunt near Yellowstone National Park was recently approved by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. The state will provide one randomly-selected Idaho resident...
Conference registration is now open!
Pre-registration for The Wildlife Society’s 25th Annual Conference is now open! With a great destination, new and beautiful venues, and nearly 1,000 educational and training opportunities, we’re hitting the quarter-century mark...
Interior and environment appropriations bill released
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies voted last week on a 2019 spending package that would keep overall funding at this year’s levels but change the...