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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...