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If NYC bans horse-drawn carriages, where do the horses go?
New York hasn’t enacted its proposed horse-carriage ban. The debate also raises practical questions about retirement homes, drivers’ incomes and…
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Elephants kill suspected poacher as Kruger search uncovers buffalo remains
A suspected poacher was killed by elephants in Kruger National Park after an alleged illegal incursion. Rangers also found buffalo…
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Why Fat Bear Week feels like a holiday for wildlife fans
Fat Bear Week’s jokes and familiar faces lead to a bigger story about salmon, winter reserves and what it means…
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Jackie’s memorial events in Big Bear explained
A carving unveiling, a separate commemoration and a wildlife education day call for different plans. Here’s how Jackie’s upcoming Big…
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Kaydee keeps returning to Shadow’s side at Big Bear
Three mornings on the same perch brought different departures for Kaydee and Shadow. The official Big Bear observations document recurring…
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Why a record El Niño wouldn’t guarantee a record winter
El Niño could reach historic strength in 2026. Here’s why local storms, temperatures and mountain snowpack still determine what winter…
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Iceland plans a whaling ban, but the hunt isn’t over
Iceland plans a February 2027 bill to end commercial whaling. Existing licenses, animal welfare and the fin whale’s recovery complicate…
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Wendy the coyote’s death brings a $10,000 reward
Wendy’s rescue revealed pellets in her head, extensive infection and injuries that left no humane path forward. Now a $10,000…
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How Gloria Steinem changed what America took seriously
Gloria Steinem’s influence came not only from what she said, but from the institutions she helped build so other women…
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