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Great Parks offering viewing of bald eagle eaglets, nest
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (173+ words) CINCINNATI "Bald eagles have returned to Ohio and have been spotted nesting across the state, including in Winton Woods. Great Parks is offering the chance to get a close-up view of a pair of bald eagles who have nested over…...
Could LA beaches become a national park? Study raises big questions
1+ week, 3+ day ago (364+ words) MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. " A stretch of Los Angeles County's coastline is under federal review as part of a new study exploring whether the area should become part of the National Park System. The study, which the Department of the Interior…...
Two new eaglets hatch Jackie and Shadow
1+ week, 4+ day ago (257+ words) EL SEGUNDO, Calif. " After being on pip watch throughout the week, Jackie and Shadow officially welcomed two new chicks to their nest over the weekend in Big Bear, marking their first eaglets of the year. The first chick broke free…...
More Aruba Island rattlesnake babies on the way
3+ week, 1+ day ago (123+ words) CINCINNATI " The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden family is about to get a whole lot bigger." The zoo announced that its Aruba Island rattlesnake is expecting. The zoo explained that the species doesn't lay eggs like most snakes. Instead, they have…...
Blackacre State Nature Preserve to Add 32. 5 Acres
3+ week, 3+ day ago (262+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. " The Blackacre State Nature Preserve in eastern Jefferson County'has'announced a major land acquisition and'plans to'add'more than'30 acres to its 18th-century homestead and preserve. "So, this is a really unique opportunity, and it's a once in a lifetime opportunity…...
Coral reefs may get help from a gel created by scientists
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (260+ words) LA JOLLA, Calif. " Coral reefs cover 1% of the world, but are home to 25% of marine life. Scientists said threats, including warming waters, have caused some corals to die. " A study released last month has found that heat-related coral reef bleaching…...
Researchers analyze decline in Ohio turtle populations
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (388+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio "Researchers at the University of Toledo recently published new research in Ecology and Evolution, analyzing field data on two turtle species in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Through the analysis, researchers noted a concerning rate of inbreeding among…...
H2 Ohio seeking new wetland restoration opportunities in NW Ohio
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (193+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio " The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday it's seeking H2 Ohio project applications in northwest Ohio." The ODNR H2 Ohio Wetland Grants program will prioritize projects in Allen, Auglaize, Crawford, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Lucas, Mercer, Ottawa,…...
Cincinnati Zoo's new African penguin chicks bringing hope
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (299+ words) CINCINNATI " The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden announced it has two new African penguin chicks, and the arrival is even more exciting as the zoo said it's bringing back hope for the species." African penguin populations are critically endangered, according…...
Turning heartbreak into habitat restoration this Valentine's Day
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (287+ words) WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. " Is your ex still a thorn in your side? A Wisconsin nonprofit wants to help you turn heartbreak into habitat restoration this Valentine's Day. Waukesha County Land Conservancy has a funny way for the community to get…...