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Focus

Wildlife Monographs, published since 1958, are peer-reviewed, detailed studies on critical topics in wildlife science, management and conservation. This Society-owned publication provides an outlet for long-form, in-depth research designed to inform wildlife professionals through original research, reviews, meta-analyses and interdisciplinary studies.

Aims and Scope

Wildlife Monographs focuses on comprehensive syntheses of topics in wildlife science, management and conservation. Emphasis is placed on how the research fits within the context of contemporary wildlife management and conservation issues. Monographs include an in-depth literature review and context, and provide a broad interpretation of concepts advancing wildlife science and management. Suitable topics include:

Investigations into the biology and ecology of wildlife and their habitats that have implications for wildlife management and conservation, such as studies on
- habitat
- demographics
- life-history
- genetics
- predator-prey relationships
- space use
- movement
- modeling
- behavior
- physiology
Extensive reviews or meta-analyses
Long-term or interdisciplinary research
Contributions on timely special topics providing a meaningful new synthesis or research results.

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2024 CiteScore: 9.1
2024 Journal Impact Factor: 3.8

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief

Steeve Côté, Laval University

Associate Editors

The Editorial Board at Wildlife Monographs comprises an international team of scientists to ensure we maintain a global perspective of current issues affecting wildlife populations.
Our current list of Associate Editors:

Francesca Cagnacci, National Biodiversity Future Centre, Italy
Dave Forsyth, Department of Primary Industries, Australia
Kyle Joly, National Park Service, USA
David Koons, Colorado State University, USA
Anne Loison, University of Savoy Mont Blanc, France
Fanie Pelletier, University of Sherbrooke, Canada
Nuria Selva, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland

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Contact

Anna Knipps has been with The Wildlife Society since 2006, offering expert support to authors and editors while guiding manuscripts through the peer review and production processes.

Allison Cox joined the team in 2011 and is dedicated to ensuring clear communication of published research and helping authors navigate a smooth path from acceptance to final publication.

You can reach Anna and Allison at journals@wildlife.org.