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Canada
August 5, 2015

Canada Invests Over $800,000 for Humane Trapping Research

On July 31, 2015 Leona Aglukkaq, the Canadian Minister of the Environment, announced an investment of $845,104 over four years to continue research, testing, and development of humane trapping systems...

A Great Northern Loon
July 24, 2015

TWS Member Retires After 31 Years of Conservation Work

Gael Bissell, a member of The Wildlife Society since 1983, retired recently after a 31-year career as a wildlife biologist in Montana. Originally from Delaware, Bissell received a master’s degree...

Pufferfish
May 29, 2015

Cartwheeling Spider Among Top 10 New Species of 2015

A spider that performs a cartwheel trick to escape from predators, a nine-inch walking stick and a fanged frog are among the top 10 new species of 2015, according to...

TWS Fellows Awards 2014
January 13, 2015

2014 TWS Fellows Appointed, 2015 Nominations Now Open

The nomination period for TWS Fellows has officially opened, with nominations due by February 15, 2015. This is your opportunity to encourage recognition of members who have distinguished themselves through...

July 25, 2019

Condor recovery reaches hatchling milestone

A California condor chick that hatched in a nest on a cliff in Zion National Park became a milestone for the efforts to recover the endangered species. It received the...

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June 24, 2019

TWS Council Report

TWS Council Report By Bob Lanka, Central Mountains and Plains Section Representative TWS Council met March 3-4, 2019 in Denver, Colorado in association with the 84th North American Wildlife and...

March 20, 2019

Soaring with eagles to protect their habitat

As a Duke Energy helicopter hovered 500 feet over a bald eagle nest near Lake James, North Carolina, environmental scientist Misti Sporer peered through her binoculars. “Oooh, I’m seeing one...

December 21, 2018

New student chapter hits the ground running

The Northwest Missouri State University Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society has concluded its first full semester as a recognized student chapter of TWS, with about 30 active members. Students...

October 10, 2018

Seeking funds in new places

With funding for wildlife uncertain and conservation needs on the rise, conservation organizations are on the lookout for new sources to keep their efforts alive. Where will these dollars come...

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August 21, 2018

TWS Council Report

TWS Council Report By Bob Lanka, Central Mountains and Plains Section Representative Unfortunately, I must begin this column by passing on some incredibly sad news.  Jane Ellen Jorgensen, a 30-year...