A Yearly Dose of Wisdom

Wisdom, a Laysan albatross and the world’s oldest known wild bird has returned to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial. She first appeared back at her traditional nest site on November 29 and biologists on Midway have confirmed that she has laid an egg.  Wisdom was first banded as an adult in 1956, making her at least 68 years old.
World’s Oldest Wild Bird Returns to Midway »
Wisdom’s Photo Album Through Time »

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Illegal Caviar Operation Leads to Prison Time

As a result of a multiyear undercover investigation into the illegal commercialization of paddlefish, an Indiana man – already a convicted wildlife trafficker – was sentenced to two years in prison. This joint operation involved law enforcement professionals from four states.
Lacey Act Protects Paddlefish »

Investigation Roots out Bad Actors in Ginseng Trade

Operation Root Cause, one of the largest commercial ginseng cases ever prosecuted, brought 14 people to justice earlier this year. A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service special agent, with assistance from Pennsylvania wildlife conservation officers, worked undercover in Pennsylvania over two harvest seasons to gather evidence and build the case.
A Pound of American Ginseng Can Cost as Much as an iPad »
More on American Ginseng »

Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Register Notices Final Rule Proposed Rule Notice
	12/06/18. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for Sonoyta Mud Turtle
	11/28/18. General Provisions; Revised List of Migratory Birds
	11/28/18. Draft List of Bird Species to Which the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Does Not Apply
	11/21/18. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the Candy Darter
	11/21/18. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Candy Darter
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