Arctic mosquitoes explode in number Scientists uncover likely pathogenic “giant viruses” Superabundant mosquitoes- One of the predictions about a warming, changing climate is that it provides conditions for the spread […]
How to protect the sage grouse–create new or expanded national parks
With the recent decision not to list the Greater Sage Grouse under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and given the overall weak measures in various Bureau of Land Management (BLM) […]
SAGE GROUSE POLITICS: THE EMPEROR HAS NO CLOTHES
The decision by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) not to list the Greater Sage Grouse under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was an adroit dance of politics. The […]
The Greater Sage-grouse Denied ESA Protection
Outlook for Iconic Bird is Bleak- By Greta Anderson, Dr. Michael Connor and Travis Bruner (208) 720-5595 Hailey, Idaho – In a double-whammy that will doom the sagebrush steppe and the […]
A Response to the New York Times’ recent wildfire article
A recent article in the Science section of the New York Times seemed to reiterate some of the common misunderstandings about wildfire. While there are parts of the article that […]
BLM Given Notice about Endangered Species Act Violations in Idaho
WWP Intends to Sue if Grazing Continues to Harm Bull Trout in the Little Lost River Watershed- Boise, Idaho — Today, Western Watersheds Project (WWP) gave the Bureau of Land […]
It’s hyperphagia time for bears
Bears now seeking extra calories to fatten up for hibernation- In case folks have forgotten, though few who read The Wildlife News are in that category, autumn is the time […]
Do you have some interesting wildlife news? Sept.15, 2015 edition
It is time to create a new page of “Interesting Wildlife News.” Please put your wildlife news in the comments below. Do not post copyrighted material, and here is the […]