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Tricolored heron drops breakfast near the Homestead Nature Trail
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (49+ words) At a pond near the Homestead Nature Trail, this butter-fingered tricolored heron had breakfast all lined up when it slipped out of his beak and back into the water. He saw exactly where it had fallen, but apparently his breakfast…...
Mass extinction: our fossil study reveals which types of species are most at risk from climate change
1+ week, 5+ day ago (659+ words) Many experts believe we may soon face a mass extinction event, with a high proportion of Earth’s species dying out. Projections indicate the climate will continue to change for centuries to come, and this is a significant threat to biodiversity…...
Scientists Digitize One of the World’s Rarest Animals Before It Disappears
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (49+ words) Researchers have turned a fragile vaquita skeleton into freely accessible 3D models, preserving detailed anatomy as the porpoise nears extinction....
Wyoming Bowhunter Walks Behind Moose Decoy To Fool Huge Bulls In Alfalfa Field
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (1421+ words) Bowhunter Zack Key of La Barge was struggling with how to get within range of two huge Shiras bull moose hanging out in an alfalfa field in southwest Wyoming. Then he decided to try holding a cow moose decoy in…...
Oregon to see $12M for habitat restoration projects
16+ hour, 46+ min ago (330+ words) Oregon will receive $12 million in federal funds for habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects through the Community-based Restoration Program at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle (OR-04) and…...
No Tricky DIY: The Easiest And Most Affordable Bird Feeder You Can Make
3+ hour, 36+ min ago (281+ words) The delight of bird-watching is unlike any other, and for those looking to feed their flying friends, this kitchen staple makes for the perfect bird feed. No Tricky DIY: The Easiest And Most Affordable Bird Feeder You Can Make Attracting…...
Revisiting commercial forestry in Ireland
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (559+ words) At the recent seminar organised by the RDS to announce the 2027 Forestry Awards, a member of the audience asked why is “commercial” a dirty word when applied to forestry in Ireland. This contrasts with countries such as Austria, Sweden and…...
Is the coyote coexistence strategy working? Experts weigh in after animal attacks
4+ min ago (873+ words) Violent coyote encounters across the Greater Toronto Area have left some residents on edge and sparked debate among wildlife experts on municipalities’ responses to aggressive animals. Increased coyote sightings and a string of attacks on children in the Toronto area…...
To Protect His Harem, ‘King Of Mammoth’ Elk 24 Will Fight Anything — Even Cars
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (1342+ words) The rut is on in Yellowstone National Park, which means “the King of Mammoth” has returned for another year of bugling and bucking at passing vehicles. That “king” is Elk 24, a bull elk that’s held court at Mammoth Hot Springs…...
Researchers fitted five Australian magpies with GPS trackers to map their movements, but within an hour the birds began helping one another remove the harnesses, turning a failed tracking experiment into an unexpected observation of cooperation and problem-solving
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (739+ words) Home - Science - Researchers fitted five Australian magpies with GPS trackers to map their movements, but within an hour the birds began helping one another remove the harnesses, turning a failed tracking experiment into an unexpected observation of cooperation and problem-solving…...