The new debate has repeatedly landed wildlife scientists in court, defending or attacking decisions about what is rare, what is special, what should be saved.

The state has not responded, said Allen Rutberg, the society's senior wildlife scientist.

Over the last quarter-century, wildlife scientists say, this is the most important factor helping gorillas to thrive and breed in zoos.

When her stay is over at the end of May, she will present 100 poems to her benefactors and wildlife scientists.

A radio collar wildlife scientists fit onto a captured animal sends telemetry about that animal's movement and habits.

In the post-war period, wildlife scientists began to recognize that the bison in the north could be exploited for national benefit.

It has long whiskers, stubby legs and a long, furry tail, and it is unlike any seen before by wildlife scientists.

But Al-Malik, a 13-year-old eighth grader who wants to become a wildlife scientist, says he has better things to do.

With long whiskers, stubby legs and a long, furry tail, they are rodents but unlike any seen before by wildlife scientists.

At a strategy meeting of the wildlife scientists at Valdez, plans for saving as many oiled birds and otters as possible were disclosed.