Better living through conservation genetics
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Traditionally, conservation biologists have relied on field observation and sample and statistical analysis to help them understand the dynamics behind species loss.
Search Results for wildlife
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Virginia Tech researcher affirms successful natural resource management built on trust
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Trust is an important driver of collaboration, conflict resolution, and enhanced group performance in the business world as well as in the management of natural resources.
Born Free USA applauds Sen. Adam Ebbin for introducing ban on ivory, rhino horn trade
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Born Free USA, a global leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, commends Virginia Senator Adam Ebbin (D-30) for introducing S.B. 1215, which seeks to eliminate the trade in ivory and rhinoceros horn in the state of Virginia.
Investigation of roadside zoo reveals dead, dying animals, neglect and abuse
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An undercover investigation at Natural Bridge Zoo revealed abuse and neglect of animals including the persistent mistreatment of tiger cubs—from birth—used for public handling and trauma inflicted on primates bred for the exotic animal trade.
Virginia groups applaud President Obama for efforts to curb climate impacts
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Virginia groups issued the following statement following the President’s State of the Union address, offering strong support for the EPA’s Clean Power Plan.
Waynesboro Police warn of local distemper outbreak
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The Waynesboro Police Department is issuing an alert from the Animal Control Officer of a distemper outbreak that has been discovered in the city’s fox population.
Livestock producers say coyote control program is essential
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The Virginia Cooperative Coyote Damage Control program works to help farmers resolve coyote predation problems, something that is essential for those who have lost livestock to coyotes.
What is being done to protect grizzly bears?
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Before European colonization of North America, upwards of 50,000 grizzly bears—also known as brown bears—roamed free across what is now the continental United States.
Warner, Kaine applaud $18M in USDA funding for Chesapeake Bay projects
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) applauded U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement that Virginia projects will receive over $18 million for Chesapeake Bay restoration.
Governor McAuliffe announces $1.5 million in farmland preservation grants
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Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced the recipients of fiscal year 2015 farmland preservation grants. Six localities have been awarded more than $1,581,000 from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
