AWI Quarterly Term Archive
Feature Article
Whaling in Decline: Dr. Holt’s Dream Fulfilled
Marine WildlifeJapan’s whaling underwent some dramatic changes in 2019, following that nation’s departure from the International Whaling Commission (IWC) after more than six decades of membership: Japan finally ended the pretense...
Knitting Nests for Wildlife in Need
Terrestrial WildlifeThe international outpouring of support toward injured and orphaned animal victims of the Australian wildfires has been tremendous. In addition to the generous monetary and medical supply donations, individuals from...
Nation’s Laws Protecting Animals and Environment Are Essential
Terrestrial WildlifeOur nation’s foundational environmental laws are a little like air—something you don’t really notice until it’s gone, or is so diluted that it’s hard to breathe. Like air, we take...
Novel Methods to Assess the Population Status of the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake
Terrestrial WildlifeThe eastern massasauga is a small rattlesnake that was once widespread and common but is now threatened in approximately 75 percent of its range. It is protected in every state...
Unexpected Response of Coyotes to New Nonlethal Management Tool
Terrestrial WildlifeOver the past century, coyotes have expanded their range, now inhabiting everywhere from Alaska to Mexico, and San Francisco to New York City. One consequence of their success has been...
Experts Outline Needed Steps to Save Taiwanese White Dolphin
Marine WildlifeScientists identified a distinct population of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins in 2002, off the west coast of Taiwan. Locals knew dolphins were there, but were unaware that they were unique to...
Noninvasive Computer Vision for “Tagging” Hawksbill Turtles
Marine WildlifeBeneath the surface of Hawaii’s blue ocean waters, Wild Me and Hawaiian Hawksbill Conservation are using photographs and computer vision technology to help protect Hawaiian hawksbill sea turtles. Photographs are...
Reducing Grizzly Bear Agricultural Conflicts
Terrestrial WildlifeFacilitating coexistence between humans and large carnivores is a pressing challenge to those tasked with managing human-wildlife conflicts globally. Although problems and solutions tend to be site-specific, the general premise...
Steps You Can Take to Keep Birds on the Wing
Terrestrial WildlifeA truly shocking study published in the journal Science in September reveals a net loss of nearly 3 billion birds in North America since 1970—a 29 percent drop in under 50 years....
House Natural Resources Committee Approves Animal Welfare Bills
Marine Wildlife, Terrestrial WildlifeThe Committee on Natural Resources in the House of Representatives has jurisdiction over many bills supported by AWI. Fortunately, Chairman Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) is a champion of animal welfare and...