Heli-skiing takes recreationists deep into remote backcountry mountains in British Columbia. But research shows that skiers and helicopters may be disturbing southern mountain caribou in some of their last sanctuaries.

Wildlife professionals once brought whooping cranes back from the brink. But now, a juvenile crane has died of avian influenza, which may be a threat to the species’ recovery.

Hellbenders, snot otters or Allegheny alligators—whatever you call them, they’re on the decline. An eDNA study in Kentucky shows their populations have been cut in half and decline of suitable habitat is likely to blame. 

Watch for the November/December issue of The Wildlife Professional in your mailbox. The magazine features a cover story on conservation in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Watch for the November/December issue of The Wildlife Professional in your mailbox. The magazine features a cover story on conservation in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Submissions for the next year’s National Quail Symposium are now open. Each manuscript will be peer-reviewed and available for free online through Wildlife Society Bulletin.

Last year’s best article in The Wildlife Professional tackled the tricky issue of statistics training in wildlife students. Read the article from the November/December issue.

Scientists identified a new species of gecko in sacred forests in Madagascar. Community members tend to these areas for funeral rites, protecting endemic species within.

Polar bears are picky eaters—but their leftovers don’t go to waste. Several Arctic species feast on carrion provided by the apex predator.

New episode of the Our Wild Lives podcast alert! 🎙️ Katie and Ed sat down with Brenna Cassidy and Eric Odell of Colorado Parks and Wildlife to unpack the Colorado gray wolf reintroduction program.  👇 Listen here

Amid the shadows of headstones, wildlife both rare and resilient find respite from the human-dominated landscape. Cemeteries specifically focused on conservation are providing animals with a new resource in urban areas.

Feral horses aren’t well-studied in Alberta. But large populations of the invasive equids in the foothills of Alberta may be outcompeting native elk and bighorn sheep. Read more 👇

A federal appeals court has allowed Alligator Alcatraz to continue operating due to the government shutdown.

Armadillos are rapidly expanding across the U.S., reshaping ecosystems while raising new challenges for human-wildlife coexistence.

A new court filing shows the Department of the Interior plans to cut 2,000 more jobs across major federal land and wildlife agencies as the government shutdown drags on.

Researchers often use electroshock treatment to monitor fish populations. New research in the Journal of Wildlife Management determines whether this treatment affects northern pike survival.

Conservationists use artificial bat boxes as a common technique to boost local populations. But research reveals that during heat waves, some boxes may get too hot, creating “death traps” for the flying mammals inside.

Elk in Nebraska are navigating a landscape shaped by both crops and controversy. A new GPS study has unveiled the drivers for their movement through a patchwork of prairie, cornfields and conflict.

🦉 Yours truly in the new TWS podcast promo photo! Adam Janke and I were recently interviewed about Out in the Field, the LGBTQIA+ initiative within TWS which I co-organize (wildlife.org/out-in-the-f...) — stay tuned for our episode release! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

In this week's episode of “Our Wild Lives,” Anna Chalfoun shares the soft skills that make research work: building lab cultures that reflect your values, mentoring with care and handling conflict with curiosity.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted an insect stowaway in a vegetable shipment from Mexico. The leafhopper species had the potential to become invasive, damaging U.S. crops and native plants.

In the 1990s, the Atlantic cod fishery collapsed and was then banned by the Canadian government. Cod numbers still haven’t fully recovered, but new analysis reveals that harp seal predation is only part of a larger ecological problem.

Please join us for the webinar, "From Consultation to Collaboration: Centering Tribal Voices in Conservation," hosted by TWS Native Peoples' Wildlife Management Working Group! Register 👉 https://wildlife.org/events/event/from-consultation-to-collaboration-centering-tribal-voices-in-conservation/

The Wildlife Society is proud to unveil our new logo and visual identity — a bold look that celebrates our members, honors our history, and ushers in an exciting new chapter. 🦉 Learn more: 

Congress has voted to nullify three BLM Resource Management Plans under the Congressional Review Act, creating uncertainty around the agency’s ability to manage millions of acres of federal public lands.

The latest IUCN Red List shows more species at risk of extinction, with climate change and habitat loss driving declines. However, there is hope, as conservation efforts are helping species like the green sea turtle bounce back.

Introducing the Our Wild Lives Podcast! The Wildlife Society’s new show will introduce listeners to an array of wildlifers and the important work they do around the globe. Tune into “Our Wild Lives” wherever you get your podcasts.

Demonstrating that cattle and conservation can coexist, over 7,000 acres of ranchland are protected safeguarding habitat for rare species in the heart of a Floridian wildlife corridor.

Massachusetts and California plan to join the International Union for Conservation of Nature. They would become official members in 2026.

An unlikely pair, a female green jay and a male blue jay, has produced the first documented wild hybrid, raising questions about how shifting ranges driven by anthropogenic changes are reshaping species interactions.

In a historic $375 million partnership, 21 Indigenous governments are empowered to lead large-scale conservation, stewardship and economic development across the ecologically rich Northwest Territories.

In the Mexican city of Morelia, residents' childhood memories are giving scientists a glimpse of changing firefly abundance.

When you’re as small as a hatchling sea turtle, a mound of seaweed can be as insurmountable as a mountain. Sea turtles in Florida are struggling to get to the water as more and more sargassum washes up on the beach.

Jane Goodall, who inspired generations of wildlifers with her simple yet strong messages of care and peace, died at the age of 91. Her life and work will continue to shine a light forward for years to come.

Remembering Aldo Leopold’s Wilderness Laboratories can help guide today’s wildlife professionals. In his keynote address, Hornocker argues that laws around wilderness areas must shift to unlock their full potential.

Will we be seeing you at The Wildlife Society's 2025 conference in Edmonton this week? 🦌 #TWS2025 Leonard (@l-hambrecht.bsky.social) and Hiroto will be sharing their research on how #drones, #ThermalImaging, and #DeepLearning are advancing conservation research. @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social

Hello Edmonton! So excited to be here for #TWS2025 and hear about lots of cool research. Gearing up to present my completed MSc research for the first time... come see my talk in Tuesday's 8am Cumulative Effects symposium! 🦌🌲 @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social @earth2ocean.bsky.social

Pumas sometimes prey on livestock, creating conflict with ranchers. But their penchant for caching scavenged remains means the big cats may be blamed for deaths they didn’t always cause.

Three TWS members were honored by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Their outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation set an example for and embody the mission of TWS.

Edmonton, the location of The Wildlife Society’s 32nd Annual Conference starting Oct. 5, is surrounded by outdoors and learning attractions. Learn more about Banff, Jasper, Elk Island and local city fun.

Meet the sponsors of 32nd annual conference of The Wildlife Society! The event officially kicks off in Edmonton, Alberta on October 5.

As the U.S. government shutdown halts conservation operations and furloughs federal staff, we stand with wildlife professionals facing uncertainty and the partners, states, Tribes, and landowners who depend on federal support.

For our latest in our Wildlife Vocalizations series, Andrea Miranda Paez describes how she went from a Hispanic culture in Laredo, Texas to working with big animals like grizzlies and caribou in Alaska, and raccoons in Alabama.

The Wildlife Society has picked up over 30 manuscripts left hanging by the decision to cut funding for the Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management and will publish them in the Journal of Wildlife Management.

As Congress debates changes to the Marine Mammal Protection Act, alliances are forming and the stakes couldn’t be higher for both sides of the issue. Read more 👇

Kissing bugs and local wildlife are quietly spreading Chagas disease in the southern U.S., even though it was once thought to be a tropical problem.

The Wildlife Society is all about building community—sometimes, in ways you least expect. Two old friends reconnected after over 50 years through the help of the Society. Read the full story 👇

Valorie Titus and her students put themselves on the map by reviving the Northeast Conclave. Now, Titus has won the advisor of the year award for her efforts in developing young wildlife professionals.

Join us in welcoming Fidel Hernández, the incoming TWS president. He will replace Art Rodgers at the end of the TWS 2025 Annual Conference in Edmonton, Alberta.

Remington Bracher won the Ronald F. Labisky Graduate Fellowship in Wildlife Policy. His research bridges Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western ecology to restore bison harvest in Elk Island National Park.