Biology textbooks still lack diversity
Textbooks used in university biology classes continue to predominantly represent white men, even though multiple other sources have begun to acknowledge the ...
Diversity
A promise for diversity, equity and inclusion
Dear TWS Members: Last month, The Wildlife Society made a promise to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything that we do. As President of TWS, I ...
Watch: Christian Cooper discusses birding and diversity
New York birder Christian Cooper took to PBS’s science series NOVA to discuss the intricate sounds of bird calls, color morphs and the important of diversity in ...
Researchers pause to focus on black lives in science
Thousands of scientists around the world are taking part in a pause from work on Wednesday, June 10, to support ongoing protests for racial justice and encourage ...
A message from The Wildlife Society
The Wildlife Society strives to ensure that all are welcome, heard and respected. Recent events in the United States have highlighted the continued racial injustice ...
Black Birders Week celebrates diversity in naturalists
Birders and bird researchers have declared this week as Black Birders Week. Starting May 31, organizers of the weeklong event aim to increase the visibility of ...
Western Section film depicts diversity in the profession
Many wildlife professionals spend their entire careers worrying about species diversity, but what about human diversity in the wildlife profession? “[Group from ...
For mammal diversity, land protections aren’t always enough
Even if an area is protected, it doesn’t necessarily mean there is more mammal diversity than unprotected areas, researchers in Canada found. Instead, it’s the ...
Diversity Joint Venture for Conservation Careers unveils new website
The Diversity Joint Venture for Conservation Careers (DJV) launched a new website, providing resources aimed at increasing workforce diversity in the conservation ...
Hawaiian gallinules won’t leave home, putting them at risk
Endangered native Hawaiian waterbirds like the Hawaiian gallinule (Gallinula galeata sandvicensis) and the Hawaiian coot (Fulica alai) have benefited from habitat ...