When Andrew Smith hikes with his wife in the Sierra Nevada, he often wears a T-shirt with a picture of a pika on it. The image of the charismatic, rabbit-like animal, which occupies alpine boulder …
Humans’ presence on the landscape affects different species differently. For some species and population, genetic diversity decreases alongside human land use and population density. For others, it can increase, according to recent research. “Our intuition …
Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) populations in Belize seem to be relatively stable across time and sites, according to recent research. “We did have enough evidence that populations have not significantly declined over time,” said TWS member …
As any wildlife manager can attest, managing species can be difficult when it involves groups of people who come to the table with conflicting interests. But tools are available to reconcile them and clarify decision-making. …
Hunters armed with biopsy darts may be the key to assessing cougar populations, according to a new study. Cougars (Puma concolor) live solitary lives in widely dispersed territories, and it’s hard to determine how many …
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