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Trick-or-treat? Halloween displays and sweets ‘problematic’ for some animals
They are some of Alberta’s spookiest creatures. Bats and owls have become iconic Halloween wildlife. But some may inadvertently be becoming part of the display. Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is currently over-wintering three bats, considered endangered species in Alberta. While they can’t say for sure how the animals were hurt, they’re warning homeowners after responding…
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Protecting Nature by Acting Natural
Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge in Nanticoke, Ontario is well equipped to handle sick and injured animals, but they encourage everyone to learn some simple facts to help keep wild animals safe. Anyone who spends time outside is likely to encounter a wide variety of wildlife, like turtles, birds, and even moose. While it’s great to view…
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ODOT, ODFW say those highway wildlife undercrossings are helping – but drivers still need to be alert each fall
Fall is still peak migration, breeding season, and thousands of wildlife are still struck and killed SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Vehicle collisions with deer and elk tend to peak in October and November, when migration and breeding puts them on the move, making them more likely to cross roads. Fewer daylight hours and rainy weather…
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Cameras Catch Rescued Wild Animals Celebrating Halloween With Jack O’Lanterns
It’s Halloween once again, and this year, everyone’s getting involved — including a whole bunch of rescued wild animals. The residents of Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) recently got a spooky treat when they were given carved pumpkins to enjoy, each one a little different depending on the recipient. Monkeys, tigers, elephants and otters all…
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Amphibians have one more thing to worry about—mercury—large USGS study shows
A Columbia spotted frog (Rana luteiventris) during methylmercury sampling in Montana. The study, “Broad-scale Assessment of Methylmercury in Adult Amphibians,” which published today in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, brought together scientists from around the country to test more than 3,200 amphibians representing 14 species from 26 populations. “Amphibians are the most endangered group…
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Community Pollinator Gardens Create Food and Habitat for Wildlife
Watch a video of FirstEnergy employees planting company-donated gardens AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — This fall, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) employee volunteers are donating their time and company resources to plant community pollinator gardens across the company’s six-state service area, transforming unused areas into new green spaces while creating food and habitat for insects…
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Mass Mortality of Sea Lions Caused by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be reflected in the online version in the month the article is officially released. Víctor Gamarra-Toledo1 , Pablo I. Plaza1, Roberto Gutiérrez, Giancarlo Inga-Diaz, Patricia Saravia-Guevara, Oliver Pereyra-Meza, Elver Coronado-Flores, Antonio Calderón-Cerrón, Gonzalo Quiroz-Jiménez, Paola Martinez, Deyvis Huamán-Mendoza, José C. Nieto-Navarrete, Sandra Ventura,…
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Sweet Dog Finds Forever Home After Nearly Two Years in Maine Shelter
Several months ago, we highlighted the story of a sweet, deaf dog named Ollie that had spent the majority of his life at an animal shelter. At that time, Ollie had spent more than 400 days at Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills. The staff admitted in many social media posts that they were torn…
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Douglas County health officials launch vaccine program to prevent wildlife rabies
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The Douglas County Health Department and several local and federal agencies are working to prevent the spread of wildlife rabies with an oral vaccination program. Earlier this month, a stray kitten had been infected with and died from a rare rabies variant that is generally not found west of the Appalachian…
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8 ‘high-risk’ roads around Colorado when it comes to animal collisions
In 2022, more than 7,000 animals were killed by vehicles on Colorado’s roads. While it can be easy for drivers to take the ‘it won’t happen to me’ approach when it comes to wildlife collisions, it’s always best to be prepared and to know what to do if a strike seems imminent. Part of being…