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Wyoming Proposes End of Grizzly Bear Protections

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On September 16, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon explained that Wyoming plans to ask the federal government to “remove its protection for grizzly bears” in the Yellowstone region. The lift of these protections could lead to the hunting of grizzlies. The grizzly bears in Yellowstone can be up to 700 pounds, according to ABC. Although grizzlies come with negative connotations as […]

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Polar Bears, Now Mating With Grizzly Bears, Might Survive Climate Change

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Climate change has taken its toll on the polar bear population. Despite this, they have found a way to potentially survive its impact. Scientists have seen that polar bears are mating with grizzlies and passing on their genetic code. Rising temperatures have pushed the polar bear towards extinction, shrinking its habitat and limiting its access to hunting grounds. Dwindling polar ice […]

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Alex Mangels | April 16, 2021
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The Polar Bear Could Become Extinct by 2100

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The polar bear population could become extinct by 2100 due to climate change, according to research published in the journal Nature. Polar bears are spread across 19 distinct sub-populations in Canada, Alaska, Siberia, Svalbard Island, and Greenland. Their dwindling bodyweight undermines their chances of surviving Arctic winters without food. With temperatures warming twice as fast in the Arctic as the […]

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Sebastian Opazo | July 24, 2020
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European Bison Returning To The UK After 6,000 Years

European Bison are returning to the UK for the first time in 6,000 years with the mission to restore ancient habitats and wildlife. This will be done through the Wilder Blean project led by Kent Wildlife Trust and the Wildwood Trust to help manage Blean Woods near Canterbury. The £1m project will reintroduce a wild herd of European bison in […]

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Sebastian Opazo | July 14, 2020
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Endangered California Condors Seen in Sequoia National Park For First Time in 50-Years

California condors have been seen in Sequoia National Park for the first time in nearly 50 years, reoccupying parts of their historic range. These giant birds are recovering lost historical habitat as the species teeters on the brink of extinction. According to the National Park Service, the Condors were spotted atop Moro Rock, a popular hiking destination in Sequoia National […]

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Sebastian Opazo | July 9, 2020
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One of North America’s Rarest Mammals Spotted in Yosemite: The Sierra Red Fox

One of the most endangered mammals in North America has just been caught on a trail camera in Yosemite National Park — the Sierra red fox. RELATED: Montana Hiker Attacked and Bitten by Grizzly Bear Protecting Her Cub | Bear Located and Euthanized Experts say that there are fewer than 10 of these solitary and nocturnal creatures left in the […]

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Lake Louise Resort Pleads Guilty to Felling Endangered Whitebark Pine Trees

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Officials at Lake Louise ski resort have pleaded guilty to cutting down a stand of trees, including whitebark pine trees, which are considered an endangered species protected by federal law. It is alleged that at least 39 of the whitebark pine were felled, reports The Globe and Mail. The resort was to go to trial on Monday, but a representative […]

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Steven Agar | December 5, 2017
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