AR: Endangered Species & Wildlife
Migratory bird species will soon flock to the Natural State
Spring marks the season for annual migrations for numerous bird species, with Arkansas hosting a total of 428 avian varieties. Experts said …
Avian flu outbreak highlights need for improved wildlife disease tracking
In the wake of the latest, highly contagious bird flu outbreak in Arkansas and across the country, Congress is considering a bill to improve the …
Arkansas Initiative aims to expand outdoor recreation, boost economy
The Natural State Initiative latest report recommends increasing access to outdoor recreation, which will help grow the state's economy. The …
’Tis the season for Christmas bird count in Arkansas
If you want to contribute to more than a century of science about the feathered friends in your community, the National Audubon Society's 124th …
Duck hunting faces environmental crossroads after spring SCOTUS ruling
Arkansas and other states are dealing with the fallout from a Supreme Court decision in May, which effectively removed federal protections for more …
AR tower has unique mission: tracking birds as they migrate
Arkansas is part of an international collaboration that uses automated radio signals to track the migration of birds, bats and insects. It's called …
Report: Audubon Call to Action for Renewable Energy, Bird Protection
A new report highlights the need for more electric transmission, while showing how it can be implemented without hurting our feathered friends…
Bipartisan Bill Could Save 377 Species of Wildlife in Arkansas
Bipartisan wildlife legislation that was recently reintroduced would provide unprecedented conservation funding to states across the U.S. The …
Congress Could Provide Funds to Manage CWD in Arkansas Deer Herds
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer and elk is a growing problem in Arkansas, and conservation groups hope bills making their way through Congress …
Wildlife Act Could Boost AR Conservation, Advocates Say
ST. JOE, Ark. -- More than a decade of restoration efforts in a section of Northern Arkansas' Ozark National Forest have led to 40 new species of …
As More Venture Out in AR, Groups Work to Protect Habitat, Wildlife
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Arkansans are turning to nature in record numbers during the pandemic, and supporters of the Recovering America's Wildlife Act (…
As Chronic Wasting Disease Spreads, Stricter Management Proposed
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A disease in the same family as Mad Cow Disease is spreading among deer, and this week state officials will decide on new rules …