At the National Wildlife Foundation, we firmly believe that sound scientific research is crucial for effective wildlife conservation. While we are actively involved in various research projects, we also value the work done by other experts in the field. To facilitate knowledge sharing and informed decision-making, we've collated a list of valuable external resources and publications.
Academic Research
- Google Scholar: Google Scholar is a comprehensive database of scholarly literature across many disciplines and sources, including theses, books, abstracts, and articles. You can search for wildlife conservation-related literature here.
- JSTOR: JSTOR is a digital library that contains a vast amount of academic journals, books, and primary sources. This resource provides numerous articles related to wildlife conservation. Visit JSTOR here.
Research Institutions and Think Tanks
- Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI): The SCBI conducts wildlife research in more than 25 countries around the globe. It provides publications in areas such as animal behavior, health, ecology, genetics, migration, and conservation sustainability. Explore their research here.
- The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS): WCS conducts long-term studies on ecosystems and wildlife around the world. Their research informs the management and policy decisions of governments, adding crucial data to the global conservation community. Discover their work here.
Government Publications
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: This federal agency publishes a variety of reports and documents related to wildlife conservation, endangered species, habitats, and more. Access their publications here.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): NOAA's mission extends from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean. They provide valuable resources on marine life conservation and climate data. Check out their research here.
Scientific Journals
- Conservation Letters: A scientific journal publishing empirical and theoretical research with significant implications for the conservation of biological diversity. Access the journal here.
- Biological Conservation: An internationally leading journal in the discipline of conservation science. The journal publishes articles spanning a diverse range of fields that contribute to the biological, sociological, and economic dimensions of conservation and natural resource management. Browse the journal here.
We invite you to explore these resources and stay updated on the latest research in wildlife conservation. Together, through informed action, we can work towards a sustainable future for wildlife and their habitats. For more information about our foundation's research efforts, please contact us.