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Our mission is to empower wildlife professionals to advance conservation through science, community, and professional excellence. Visit us at wildlife.org

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 21h

The TWS Job Board is updated regularly with positions across every career level. From your first field season to executive leadership, we've got you covered. 🔗 Browse these positions and more → careers.wildlife.org

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Alan Wentz spent a career supporting wildlife. Now, he and his wife, Jan, are cultivating the wildlife professionals of tomorrow.

Alan Wentz continues to change the game for wildlife - The Wildlife Society

Decades of impact continue through generous support of TWS

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Wildlife strikes in Brazilian airports often leave little clues beyond a blood stain of which species was involved. Researchers used DNA to learn more about the species involved in strikes across the country.

DNA identifies wildlife involved in Brazil aircraft strikes - The Wildlife Society

Birds and bats across the country get smashed by planes

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Many shorebirds are loyal to their nesting grounds. But new research reveals a different pattern for birds finding places to raise their young in the Arctic tundra.

Unpredictable habitats make for unloyal nesters - The Wildlife Society

Birds that raise their young in the Arctic tundra aren’t much for sticking to the same colonies year after year

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Mark your calendars for our upcoming webinar: Hidden signals: What advanced statistical models reveal about wildlife management Register here: wildlife.org/hidden-signals-what-ad…

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Research on the latest squirrel fashion in Montreal has revealed that for squirrels, neighborhood dictates the coat trends. Read more to learn about the hottest colors for urban squirrels this fall.

Squirrel coat fashion differs by neighborhood in Montreal - The Wildlife Society

Research shows that small mammals evolve slightly different colors based on their urban surroundings

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The fall issue of The Wildlife Professional features a cover story on grappling with nitrate pollution in the Prairie Pothole region. Read more:

The Fall 2026 issue of The Wildlife Professional - The Wildlife Society

The fall issue of the magazine features a cover story on water conservation in Iowa

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Nayelli Rivera Villanueva struggled early in her career to fund her passion studying bats in Mexico. But collaboration has helped her build a community of researchers to spread costs and do more science. Read the full story: wildlife.org/wv-nayelli-rivera-vill…

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A new cohort of TWS Fellows has been named for 2026. This group of 10 professionals dedicated to wildlife and the Society include researchers, managers and educators who have made a difference.

TWS Fellows named for 2026 - The Wildlife Society

A celebrated group of 10 wildlifers have been selected for excellence in the field

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

From growing up watching Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom to hosting it, Rae Wynn-Grant shares her wildlife journey on this week’s episode of the “Our Wild Lives” podcast.

LISTEN: Communication in conservation with Rae Wynn-Grant - The Wildlife Society

Rae Wynn-Grant shares her journey from urban kid to nature show host

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Since 1973, the Endangered Species Act has prohibited the ‘take’ of endangered species. A new USFWS memo drastically reinterprets what falls under that definition.

New memo excludes accidental killings from ‘take’ definition - The Wildlife Society

The memo reinterprets federal law, further weakening key protections for endangered and threatened species

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Wiley Ecology, Environment and Sustainability @wileyecology.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

✨ New virtual issue from The Wildlife Society, highlighting influential climate papers from the Journal of Wildlife Management, Wildlife Society Bulletin & Wildlife Monographs. 📖 Read it here: bit.ly/3SMAjaQ @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social @nationalwildlife.bsky.social @asrc-gc.bsky.social

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Gray foxes are declining across much of the Midwest. Researchers conducted GPS tracking and other analysis to determine what’s going on in Indiana.

Wild Cam: Gray foxes are declining in Indiana - The Wildlife Society

Disease and habitat fragmentation are likely pushing down numbers of the mesocarnivores

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Oil and gas companies wanted a faster process for approving oil projects in the Arctic. A proposed rule by the Trump administration would let them skip individual environmental reviews long required by federal law.

Trump admin moves to ‘streamline’ permits for Arctic oil drilling - The Wildlife Society

A proposed rule would exempt oil projects in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska from individual environmental reviews

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

TWS co-hosted one of Climate Week NYC’s hundreds of events. This one was a bit different, highlighting how climate change affects wildlife.

TWS and NWF join Climate Week NYC - The Wildlife Society

Experts discuss climate change’s threats to biodiversity

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Plastic pollution poses serious challenges for wildlife. Discover the impacts and learn how wildlife managers are working to help in our digital exclusive, available to the public Sept. 29–Oct. 13. Read the story: wildlife.org/plastic-prisoners-2

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This year, the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies honored five TWS members. Learn more about their efforts to support wildlife over decades.

TWS members win AFWA awards

Five outstanding biologists were recognized for their contributions to wildlife

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This year, TWS is giving out three Special Recognition awards for exceptional service to the wildlife profession. This year’s winners include citizen scientists, science communicators, and a dedicated mentor.

Three winners announced for TWS’ Special Recognition Award

The honor is given annually to those who make outstanding contributions to the wildlife profession

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

TWS member Aaron Haines is surveying actively working natural resource professionals to identify what academic content, field techniques and professional skills they find most important when conducting their job. Take the survey here: millersville.qualtrics.com/jfe/form…

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Earlier this year, the Trump administration took action to force hundreds of bison off of public lands. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the administration’s efforts.

Judge blocks bison removal from public lands in Montana

A federal court issued a temporary restraining order after an attempt by the Trump administration to evict hundreds of bison

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The symposium, “Wild Harvest in a Changing World: Food, Value, and the Future of Sustainable Use,” at #TWS2026 will probe the assumptions, trade-offs and emerging ideas shaping the future of wild harvests.

TWS2026: What is the place of wild harvesting in a changing world?

Symposium at the Iowa Conference will explore wild harvest’s role in conservation, food systems, livelihoods and well-being

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The University of California, Davis, has won The Wildlife Society’s 2026 Student Chapter of the Year Award. The student chapter has grown a lot in recent years and offers a great supportive community.

UC Davis wins TWS’ Student Chapter of Year Award

The California institution took the prize for its growing supportive community

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The American Ornithological Society recently changed the eponymous or honorific names of 152 species. A recent survey suggests most people are OK with those changes.

Most birders support renaming species

Surveys by the American Ornithological Society revealed most people were fine with changing honorific names

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Join us next week for our 'Policy 101' webinar! 🧑‍⚖️ September 30, 2026 @ 12:00pm–1:00pm EST | Register at wildlife.org/policy-101

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Screwworm has made a comeback in the United States and Mexico after decades of absence. Researchers believe that illegal cattle movement south of the border may have helped the parasite quickly move northward and may complicate control.

Illegal cattle may help spread screwworm

Flesh-eating maggots could be hitching rides on cows moving northward

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The last thing biologists want to do is stress out an endangered animal. A new method helps researchers take tortoise temperatures and reduce handling.

New images take temperature of baby tortoises

The less invasive strategy improves research and reduces stress

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The debate over wolf delisting is familiar, but the legal landscape has changed. From the 2020 delisting rule to the administration's call for legislative action, explore how science, law and policy may shape the next chapter of wolf management.

Wolves: We’ve been here before

Wolves are making headlines again after a recent Executive Order calls for their delisting from ESA. Here’s what to expect as we look ahead.

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The U.S. Forest Service is closing 23 facilities following a national review. The move is part of a larger plan to reorganize the agency and reduce costs.

U.S. Forest Service closes 23 research sites

Officials point to cost savings from facility consolidation as decision driver

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

For our latest in our Wildlife Vocalizations series, Martín Pereda recalls fieldwork that led him to reconsider what he thought he knew about the grasshopper sparrows he was studying. Read the full story:

Wildlife Vocalizations: Martín Pereda

TWS member shares how a field work experience changed what he thought he knew about one bird species

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Advancements in technology have come a long way for protecting wildlife since the earliest turbines were built. Tune in to this week’s episode of “Our Wild Lives” to learn more about managing wildlife populations at wind farms.

LISTEN: The impacts of wind energy on wildlife

How are wildlife managers working to protect wildlife at wind energy farms?

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

New trail camera research has revealed the mammal diversity of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Scientists expanded the known range of some creatures and discovered previously unknown ecological relationships.

Trail cameras reveal Congolese wildlife in layers

Study uncovers expanded ranges of some species and new ecological relationships between others

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Rebecca Goldstone won the Ding Darling Award for dedication to art and conservation. Her projects feature recycled materials and environmental education.

Rebecca Goldstone wins 2026 Ding Darling Award

Artist turns trash into conservation treasure

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A new rule narrowing the waters that warrant protection under the Clean Water Act has been released. The revised definition would strip federal protections from many streams and virtually all wetlands across the country.

Trump admin seeks to remove more protections from wetlands

A proposed rule could put many U.S. wetlands and streams at risk

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The diversity of art submitted for TWS2026 reminds us that conservation is not only a science. It is a deeply human endeavor shaped by curiosity, wonder and passion. Thank you for sharing your art with us.

A heartfelt thank you to our wildlife artists

Over 100 works of art were submitted to TWS in advance of this year’s annual conference

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Are you presenting your research soon? Join us for our upcoming webinar: Beyond the Data: How to Present Research That Sticks WHEN: September 22, 2026 at 1 p.m. EDT REGISTER: wildlife.org/beyond-the-data-how-to…

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Waterfowl conservation looks different across the pond. There are important lessons both European and North American biologists can learn from one another.

Managing ducks an ocean apart

Waterfowl conservation and management looks different in Europe and North America

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Crabs and cockroaches make unlikely seed dispersers. Researchers in Japan found they disperse the seeds of a strange plant that mimics the appearance of a mushroom.

Cockroaches and land crabs spread seeds, too

The unlikely dispersers help propagate a mushroom-looking plant

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

TWS has awarded the 2026 Ronald F. Labisky Graduate Fellowship in Wildlife Policy to Michael Rohde. Michael is studying how to boost coexistence between wildlife, water resources and agricultural productivity in Iowa.

Michael Rohde earns Graduate Fellowship in Wildlife Policy

The Ronald F. Labisky Graduate Fellowship in Wildlife Policy will support work on integrating conservation, farming and healthy water resources

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It’s been a banner year for red wolf pups. Both wild and captive-born pups are thriving. WATCH:

Watch: Red wolf pups thrive in the wild

The Saint Louis Zoo released endangered wolves to canine foster families

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The various divisions of woodland caribou herds have sometimes confused researchers in the past. But new genetic research has revealed the inner makeup of caribou populations in Alberta and British Columbia.

Wild Cam: Woodland caribou genes match glacial patterns

Large-scale analysis in western Canada reveals hidden identity of herds

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Trump administration has approved the first ever data center on federal lands. The site sits 10 miles from a popular recreation area and will not undergo additional environmental review.

Trump admin approves first data center on public land

Nevada site is on federally managed land

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Wildlife Society welcomes its fall 2026 wildlife policy and communications intern, Fanny Riand. Riand will contribute to TWS’ efforts supporting science-backed policies and keeping members updated about the latest policy news.

New policy and communications intern joins TWS

The Wildlife Society welcomes its fall 2026 wildlife policy and communications intern, Fanny Riand

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

American oystercatchers are a conservation success story in the making. Tailored management approaches across the species’ range are working.

Oystercatchers make legendary comeback

Seabird populations were decimated more than a century ago

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The September issue of the Journal of Wildlife Management is now available! Check out the featured article on the effects of egg oiling on ravens and sage-grouse, as well as other articles on protecting seabirds from introduced predators, using drones to monitor moose, and more.

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Joro spiders have spread through many parts of the U.S. Southeast in the past decade. But are these giant arachnids outcompeting native spiders?

Introduced Joro spiders may have their own niche

New research reveals the diets of these newcomers don’t overlap much with native spiders in U.S. Southeast

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Laken Mize has won the 2026 Donald H. Rusch Memorial Game Bird Scholarship. The award will help her determine the genetic impact of reintroducing turkeys to eastern Texas.

Laken Mize wins TWS’ Memorial Game Bird Scholarship

The grant will help Mize study the genetic impact of restocking turkeys on wild populations

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Rulemaking to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule is now open for public comment. Share your expertise and feedback to help shape TWS’ response to the proposed rule. Contact policy@wildlife.org.

USDA moves to undo Roadless Rule

Officials cite forest health and wildfire risk as a reason to slash the regulations

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

On islands where few humans rarely visit, the traces of our plastic existence pile up on the shores and tangle in the reefs. A handful of researchers have been working diligently to cart away tons of plastic in Hawaii to help marine life.

LISTEN: Hawaii's plastic predicament

Researchers must hold their breath to free wildlife from the web of plastic ensnaring the environment

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The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The world knew Dolly Parton for her music and philanthropy. Not many knew she gave to local wildlife, too.

Dolly Parton was a friend to all—including bald eagles

The country singer and philanthropist helped secure the species’ future in East Tennessee

The Wildlife Society @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

TWS’ 2026 Wildlife Publications Awards honor work examining the impact of recreation on grizzly bears, the impact of artificial night lights on birds and deer management.

TWS announces 2026 Wildlife Publications Awards

Awards include best authored and edited books as well as journal articles