Tag: Ohio

May 20, 2022

Watch: Biologists examine low-cost ways to improve urban streams

Biologists at the University of Cincinnati are studying low-cost ways to improve water quality and wildlife habitat in urban creeks. Like those found in many large cities, Cincinnati’s streams are...

December 21, 2021

Coronavirus spillover from humans to animals likely

Recent research backs the notion that humans have transmitted the virus that causes COVID-19 to animals around the world, raising concerns that animals could serve as a reservoir for the...

June 15, 2021

Here’s what’s happening in the North Central Section: Part 1

Below is a summary of recent chapter activities within the North Central Section of The Wildlife Society, which was included in the section’s Spring 2021 newsletter. The newsletter includes updates...

December 23, 2020

Ohio wildlife officer shot in poaching investigation

Kevin Behr, a 25-year veteran with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, was shot while looking into a reported deer poaching incident on Sunday in Clinton County, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports....

July 22, 2020

Ohio student chapters thrive until coronavirus hampers efforts

These updates originally appear in the Ohio Chapter of The Wildlife Society’s spring/summer 2020 newsletter. Photos highlighting the student chapter’s activities are also included in the chapter’s newsletter. University of...

September 9, 2019

Eavesdropping squirrels take cues from bird chatter

When birds are chattering, it’s not just other birds tuning in. Squirrels are listening, too, researchers found, taking cues for when predators may be lurking or when it’s safe to...

July 10, 2019

Ohio students enjoy a field work filled semester

This update originally appears in the Ohio Chapter of The Wildlife Society’s Spring/Summer 2019 newsletter. Photos highlighting the student chapter’s activities are also included in the chapter’s newsletter. The University...

May 22, 2019

Here’s what’s happening in the North Central Section Part 3

Below is a summary of recent Student Chapter activities within the North Central Section of The Wildlife Society, which was included in the Section’s Spring 2019 newsletter. The newsletter includes updates from...

May 13, 2019

North Central Section Chapter updates

Below is a summary of recent Chapter activities within the North Central Section of The Wildlife Society, which was included in the Section’s Spring 2019 newsletter. The newsletter includes updates from the...

December 3, 2018

TWS Chapter meetings in January

Sections, chapters, and working groups of The Wildlife Society hold meetings and workshops throughout the year. The following meetings are currently scheduled during the month of January: January 27-30, 2019:...