Tag: COVID-19

Bats have evolved an intrinsic immunity to coronaviruses that stops them from getting sick, though they still carry the disease. New research shows that the coronavirus that causes Middle East...

COVID-19 has affected everyone, and wildlifers are no exception. In this series, TWS is looking at challenges facing the profession due to the pandemic. Measures to contain the novel coronavirus...

Measures to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus have had mixed results on global wildlife poaching. Restrictions on movement and tighter border security have reduced the transportation of illegal...

COVID-19 has affected everyone, and wildlifers are no exception. In this series, TWS is looking at challenges facing the profession due to the pandemic. Biologists in Arizona became concerned last...

The National Institutes of Health has abruptly canceled a grant supporting research in China on how coronaviruses move from bats to humans. Research scientists are criticizing the move, saying it...

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Researchers have announced the discovery of at least four new species of bats. The study — in a special issue of the journal ZooKeys focused on the coronavirus pandemic —...

India is taking precautions to protect its tiger populations from the spread of the novel coronavirus. Authorities are advising wildlife wardens to restrict the movement of people into areas that...

Veterinary tests revealed that a pair of pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in humans. Earlier research in China had confirmed...

Wednesday, April 22 marks the 50th year of Earth Day. First celebrated in 1970 by 20 million Americans, it has grown to become a day of environmental awareness recognized around...