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From 69 Birds to a Conservation Miracle: Montana???s Trumpeter Swan Story
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (361+ words) From 69 Birds to a Conservation Miracle: Montana’s Trumpeter Swan Story NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts Theyâre just part of the landscape now But 90-some years ago, that casual sighting would have been nearly impossible In 1932, the entire known population of…...
A virtual fence with GPS guides 73 goats that clean the forests of Vilopriu to curb fires
11+ hour, 4+ min ago (509+ words) Herds begin to gain weight in fire prevention in Girona with a system of GPS collars that allows guiding goats and cows without physical fences on farms in l'Albera and Baix Empordà. The trial progresses as the last major fire…...
See creative ways to attract more birds to your backyard
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (22+ words) USA Today See creative ways to attract more birds to your backyard...
Our Sonoran Desert Story: The SDCP Celebrates 25-Years
6+ hour, 38+ min ago (457+ words) pima.gov Our Sonoran Desert Story: The SDCP Celebrates 25-Years Celebrating 25 Years of Community-Supported ConservationPima County is a special place. As one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, the Sonoran Desert is home to incredible beauty, deep human history,…...
SMoCA exhibition explores growth and environmental change in the Arizona desert
51+ min ago (288+ words) Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art will present “alejandro t. acierto: Model Home,” an installation-based exhibition examining development, environmental change and public awareness of the desert landscape. The exhibition opens Sept. 26. The exhibition explores how population growth, urban expansion and development…...
When Cleaning Up a River Does More Harm Than Good
42+ min ago (1144+ words) When Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina in September 2024, rivers became something almost unrecognizable. Water surged through mountain valleys with enough force to move homes, vehicles, bridges, trees, and enormous boulders. Rivers jumped their banks and, in places, carved…...
Conservancy seeks to preserve 51-acre Altmann property near San Elijo Hills
29+ min ago (421+ words) SAN MARCOS — The Escondido Creek Conservancy is fundraising to purchase a 51-acre piece of land just south of San Marcos to preserve it as existing wildlife habitat. Known as the Altmann property, the site is visible from the San Elijo…...
Natural Sightings: A small scaly neighbor
4+ hour, 46+ min ago (216+ words) Alligator lizards are typically active during the day and are widespread throughout the Tehachapi Mountains, though they aren’t as visible as Western Fence Lizards (“Bluebellies”) because they don’t climb up on prominent locations and bask. They get their common name…...
When meat doesn’t matter: Female Guinea baboons do not prefer males who are better at acquiring or sharing meat
3+ hour, 39+ min ago (305+ words) A new study by the German Primate Center reveals that female Guinea baboons are less dependent on their primary males for access to meat than anticipated image: A male Guinea baboon (Papio papio) fiercely feasts on his prey: a young…...
Wildlife at Mission Trails: What to know when you encounter our wild neighbors
42+ min ago (74+ words) Times of San Diego Just the essentials, every morning If you’ve been following the news lately, you may have heard about recent mountain lion sightings at Mission Trails Regional Park. Local journalism needs your help At Times of San Diego,…...