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Whale 'supergroups' show numbers are rebounding from hunting. But Iran war holds dangers for them

Whale 'supergroups' show numbers are rebounding from hunting. But Iran war holds dangers for them

A renowned wildlife photographer says he and his wife documented the rare sight of around 300 humpback whales coming together off the coast of South Africa in what's known as a whale “supergroup.”
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Hurricane Helene Threatens Extinction of Southern Bog Turtle in Appalachia

Hurricane Helene Threatens Extinction of Southern Bog Turtle in Appalachia

The southern bog turtle, one of the smallest turtles in the United States, faces an increased risk of extinction following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The storm's floodwaters severely damaged the turtle's habitat in the Appalachian region, particularly affecting the Pigeon River Gorge near the Tennessee border. Conservationists, including those from Tangled Bank Conservation and the Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy, are working to protect the remaining populations. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering listing the southern bog turtle as endangered, which would provide federal protection.
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Newborn Zebra About To Drown In Dam Reaches Out To Park Ranger For Help

Newborn Zebra About To Drown In Dam Reaches Out To Park Ranger For Help

Late last year, a tiny baby zebra found himself in a life-threatening situation.
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Researcher Witnesses 'Rare' Monkey Ritual — And Captures It All On Camera

Researcher Witnesses 'Rare' Monkey Ritual — And Captures It All On Camera

As the founder of Wildlife Rescue, an animal advocacy and rehabilitation group based in South Africa, Lindy Elmes often monitors wildlife in her area.
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New Wolf Pack with Pups Discovered in Colorado's Central Mountains

New Wolf Pack with Pups Discovered in Colorado's Central Mountains

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has announced the formation of a new wolf pack, the Piney Ridge pack, in Eagle County. This addition brings the total number of wolf packs in the state to five. CPW also confirmed that pups were born to three existing packs, although the exact number of pups is not yet known. The agency plans to provide more detailed numbers in its 2027 wolf report. The presence of established packs aids in monitoring and managing wolves, which have better survival rates in packs.
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Williams Driver Alex Albon to Visit South Africa for Fan Engagement Tour

Williams Driver Alex Albon to Visit South Africa for Fan Engagement Tour

Williams Driver Alex Albon to Visit South Africa for Fan Engagement Tour
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'Heartbreaking loss.' Red panda cub dies at California zoo

'Heartbreaking loss.' Red panda cub dies at California zoo

According to the zoo, red panda cubs are “very fragile." The cub was born to a first-time mother named Ruby.
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Giraffes given a new home in Uganda to escape oil drilling in the country's largest park

Giraffes given a new home in Uganda to escape oil drilling in the country's largest park

Rangers in Uganda’s largest national park are on a mission to translocate 12 endangered Nubian giraffes
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Beloved Bald Eagle Jackie in Critical Condition After Rescue Near Big Bear

Beloved Bald Eagle Jackie in Critical Condition After Rescue Near Big Bear

Jackie, a well-known bald eagle from Big Bear Lake, California, is in critical condition after being rescued following a territorial fight with younger eagles. The Ojai Raptor Center, where Jackie is receiving care, reports that she is suffering from severe anemia and kidney inflammation. The center is conducting tests to determine the cause of her illness, including checking for environmental toxins like lead and rodenticides. Jackie was found by a couple who witnessed the fight and alerted authorities, leading to her rescue by the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
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How to identify Michigan's venomous eastern massasauga rattlesnake

How to identify Michigan's venomous eastern massasauga rattlesnake

On Tuesday, July 21, a Michigan resident was hospitalized from a venomous snakebite. Here's how to identify the eastern massasauga rattlesnake.
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Ojai Raptor Center Launches Campaign for Bald Eagle Rehabilitation

Ojai Raptor Center Launches Campaign for Bald Eagle Rehabilitation

The Ojai Raptor Center has initiated a campaign to support the rehabilitation of a Bald Eagle found grounded and unable to fly. The eagle, identified as Adult Bald Eagle 26-519, is undergoing a comprehensive medical assessment and receiving necessary veterinary care. The center emphasizes that Bald Eagles require specialized care, which is funded through public donations as they do not receive sustained government funding. The campaign aims to provide advanced diagnostics, expert veterinary care, and specialized rehabilitation for this eagle and future raptors in need.