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Rare sighting of tropical seabird reported near Lake Martin
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (377+ words) The red-footed booby is rarely spotted in the continental United States and when it is, it's almost always along the coast. So when some lucky birders were treated to the sighting of a lifetime in Dadeville, they almost couldn't believe…...
Lots of New Chicks for New Zealand’s Kakapo Parrots
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (863+ words) Real News, Told Simply." Balendra Shah, a well-known rapper in Nepal, is expected to become the country's next prime minister. Mr. Shah leads the political party that won the most seats in last Thursday's election. His victory is seen as…...
Bill that would allow cattle grazing on public lands is dying? See why
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (874+ words) A push to allow cattle grazing on state lands, preserves and parks is likely dead after the Senate failed Wednesday to vote on the issue. Senate bill 1421 didn't make it onto the Senate floor March 11, so it looks like bill…...
NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation helps amphibians cross roadways during spring migration
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (135+ words) NEW YORK (WBNG) -- As temperatures rise and spring approaches, salamanders and frogs emerge from the forest and head to the thawing wetlands. The wetlands, also known as vernal pools, serve as a breeding ground for amphibians in the springtime. During…...
Indonesia’s orangutan trafficking cases reveal need for a change in approach (commentary)
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (1148+ words) For months, four infant orangutans lived in limbo in Thailand " not as pets, but as evidence. Confiscated in two separate trafficking cases, they were cared for at the Khao Pratubchang Wildlife Rescue Centre while investigators built their files. On Dec....
Why Frogs Croak Faster In Warm Water: A Survival Strategy | Weather.com
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (140+ words) Why Frogs Croak Faster In Warm Water: A Survival Strategy'The Weather Channel How The Weather Company Makes The Most Accurate Forecast The Weather Company has officially been named the most accurate forecaster for another year " and the competition wasn't even…...
Yellowstone's ravens may memorize wolf hunting hotspots—to feast
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (407+ words) Published Mar 12, 2026 2:00 PM EDT When wolves are on the hunt, a kill rarely goes unnoticed for long. In the elk- and deer-rich areas of northern Yellowstone National Park, ravens are often among the first scavengers to arrive on the scene,…...
Ravens don't just fly with the wolves, they remember kill sites
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (642+ words) How is a scavenger to survive in the dead of winter? It was assumed they'd simply follow wolves and cougars, but smart ravens have their own tricks, study shows Predators are smart, the conventional wisdom has it. Scavengers are no…...
Wolves kill—and ravens remember where
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (501+ words) Legend had it that ravens followed wolves to fresh kills. A tracking study reveals a much more interesting scavenging strategy. image:Two ravens soar above a wolf pack in Yellowstone. This type of short-distance following is common, but prolonged following…...
‘My Lovely Distraction’: Livestream of Parrot and Chicks Captivates New Zealand
8+ hour, 45+ min ago (801+ words) My Lovely Distraction: Livestream of Parrot And Chicks Captivates New Zealand'WhoWhatWhy My Lovely Distraction: Livestream of Parrot and Chicks Captivates New Zealand PICKS are stories from many sources, selected by our editors or recommended by our readers because they are…...