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columbiatribune. com > story > news > education > campus > 04/30/2026 > goldfish-released-in-lakes-can-cause-ecological-collapse > 89851492007

Released goldfish can rapidly disrupt lake ecosystems, study finds

16+ hour, 28+ min ago  (476+ words) Goldfish released into lakes can rapidly disrupt freshwater ecosystems, according to a community announcement from the University of Missouri. A new study by the University of Missouri and the University of Toledo, published in the Journal of Animal Ecology, found…...

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columbiatribune. com > story > news > local > 03/26/2026 > peregrine-falcons-ameren-missouri-falcon-cam > 89312565007

Peregrine falcons return to Franklin County nest with new egg

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (337+ words) A pair of peregrine falcons has claimed a nesting box in Franklin County, attracting attention as at least one egg has already been laid. The activity is being streamed live on Ameren Missouri's Falcon Cam, according to a community announcement....

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columbiatribune. com > story > news > state > 03/23/2026 > how-to-avoid-bears-in-missouri > 89232224007

How to stay safe as Missouri's black bears become more active

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (270+ words) With hiking and camping season approaching, the University of Missouri Extension is offering advice on how to safely navigate areas inhabited by black bears. Missouri's black bear population is estimated to be around 1, 000, according to a community announcement. While most…...

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columbiatribune. com > story > news > 03/16/2026 > hummingbird-migration-map-feeders-missouri > 89069840007

Hummingbirds migration starts soon. Here's when to put out feeders.

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (357+ words) Spring is just around the corner, which means soon the trees will begin to bud, flowers will bloom and hummingbirds will make their way to Missouri. The annual hummingbird migration is underway, which sees the birds leaving their winter habitats…...

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columbiatribune. com > story > news > education > campus > 02/10/2026 > missouri-farmers-test-virtual-fencing-for-livestock > 88566970007

How virtual fencing helps Missouri farmers save time

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (377+ words) Five Missouri farmers are testing GPS-enabled collars that guide livestock with sound and mild shocks, reducing the need for traditional fences. The project, led by the University of Missouri's Center for Regenerative Agriculture, received a $900, 000 grant from the National Fish…...

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columbiatribune. com > press-release > story > 41871 > sierra-nevada-journeys-receives-1025-acres-of-protected-land-from-feather-river-land-trust-expanding-outdoor-education

Sierra Nevada Journeys Receives 1, 025 Acres of Protected Land From Feather River Land Trust, Expanding Outdoor Education

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (712+ words) Sierra Nevada Journeys Receives 1, 025-Acres of Protected Land From Feather River Land Trust, Doubling its Outdoor Education Camp and Expanding Conservation NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /EINPresswire. com/ " The Feather River Land Trust and Sierra Nevada Journeys, a leading…...