Climate change presents problems for bears, narwhals
Climate change is causing energy use problems for Arctic mammals. Melting or shifting ice patterns means both narwhals (Monodon Monoceros) and polar bears (Ursus ...
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AFWA report helps managers address climate change
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies developed a new report to help managers adapt their strategies to tackle climate change with a special focus on the ...
Even snowbirds may feel the heat
Heat may stress out snowbirds, despite the fact that they live in areas most people would consider cool at best. As climates continue to warm, this type of stress ...
Low herring numbers mean drop in humpback calf numbers
Decades of observations on humpback whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence have revealed that low fish prey availability may be linked to declining calf numbers. “The ...
Reaching Paris climate objectives could help stabilize seabird distribution
Reaching Paris Agreement objectives will likely bring stability to the winter distributions of seabird species in the North Atlantic Ocean. But a recent study shows ...
Watch: Arctic warming reshapes region
Near-record warming in the Arctic continues to bring in massive changes to the region, according to an annual assessment by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
Climate change may make lizards vulnerable to predators
Lizards may be able to cope with climate change by rapidly adapting to new temperatures, but not without physically slowing down. These changes in fitness might ...
Fast living means shorter lives for migrating species
Researchers have long thought that migrating species pay a cost for the energy they spend making long journeys. But what exactly is the tradeoff for these journeys? ...
The January issue of the Journal of Wildlife Management
The Journal of Wildlife Management is a benefit of membership in The Wildlife Society. Published eight times annually, it is one of the world’s leading ...
Canadian government unveils new bill to tackle climate change
A new bill introduced by the Canadian government commits the country to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The bill sets ...