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Michigan has reported 13 cougar sightings so far in 2026
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (180+ words) (WXYZ) " There have been 13 cougar sightings to start the first half of the year, according to the latest information from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. DNR data shows that the 13 sightings have happened on 12 different days, with the most…...
3 penguin chicks recently hatched at the Detroit Zoo " 1 gentoo & 2 macaronis
2+ week, 3+ day ago (147+ words) (WXYZ) " The Detroit Zoo said three penguin chicks have recently hatched at the Polk Penguin Conservation Center. According to zoo officials, one gentoo and two macaroni penguins hatched recently. Two of the chicks are bearing reared in the main penguin…...
Detroit Bird Alliance hosting Pheasant Flock Party Saturday at Brewery Faisan
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (215+ words) (WXYZ) " The Detroit Bird Alliance and Brewery Faisan are honoring the city's "most charismatic avian resident" this weekend with a Pheasant Flock Party. The free event is taking place Saturday, June 6, at Brewery Faisan, located at 1087 Beaufait St. on Detroit's…...
Detroit Zoo to release nearly 7 K crested toad tadpoles in Puerto Rico
3+ week, 1+ day ago (235+ words) to help species recover WXYZ Channel 7 Detroit Zoo to release nearly 7 K crested toad tadpoles in Puerto Rico to help species recover The Detroit Zoo is sending nearly 7, 000 Puerto Rican crested toad tadpoles to a rainforest in Puerto Rico as…...
Millions of birds are migrating through Michigan skies this spring, and a rehab center is keeping them safe
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (414+ words) SALINE, Mich. (WXYZ) " Upwards of 17 million birds are moving across Michigan right now during peak spring migration season, and the state's largest specialty bird rehabilitation center is working to keep them on course. Watch Jeffrey Lindblom's video report: Marissa Jardine,…...
Michigan bird migration peaks as rehab center sees 200% patient surge
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RAW INTERVIEW: Marissa Jardine, clinic manager at the Bird Center of Michigan, talks about bird migration
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Michigan DNR seeks information about 5 bald eagles found dead in UP this month
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (217+ words) (WXYZ) " The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking the public for information about a series of bald eagles that have been found dead in the Upper Peninsula this month. According to the DNR, five bald eagles were found dead…...
Ways you can help conserve planet Earth for future generations
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (97+ words) WXYZ Channel 7 (WXYZ) " Earth Day 2026 is quickly approaching, which means now is the time to reflect on how we can all help conserve the planet - both big and small- for future generations. SEEL, LLC (Solutions for Energy Efficient Logistics) is…...
Michigan names the resilient and colorful wood duck as the state's very first official duck
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (286+ words) SALEM TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) " Michigan has named the wood duck as the state's very first official duck, a bird that turns heads with its rare beauty and fascinating habits. Matthew Lyson founded the Michigan Duck Rescue 20 years ago. With more…...