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Finn Oakley has spent over five years as a nature and science writer at Discvr.Blog, drawing on his experience at National Geographic Channel. Based in Melbourne, he’s passionate about uncovering the world’s mysteries, dreams of returning to Peru, and enjoys Aussie Bites in his downtime.
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How federal wild horse sales can lead to slaughter
A wild mustang running across Nevada or Wyoming lives under a federal promise made in 1971. On BLM-managed public land,…
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Jackie, Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle, dies following prolonged care
Ojai Raptor Center announced Jackie’s death on August 10. Her underlying illness and cause of death remain undisclosed.
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Jackie the bald eagle: Her PCV, anemia, release and Shadow questions answered
A source-backed guide to what is confirmed, what veterinary medicine can explain and what no one can honestly predict yet.
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Jackie is likely the injured eagle rescued near Big Bear Lake
An adult bald eagle rescued near Big Bear Lake is likely Jackie, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley, but…
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Ontario wildfire smoke stretched across the Great Lakes and into the U.S.
A NASA satellite image shows smoke from Ontario wildfires moving across Canada, the Great Lakes, and parts of the U.S.…
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Taylor Farms removes lettuce as Cyclospora outbreak reaches 1,644 cases
Taylor Farms is removing iceberg lettuce from parts of its foodservice supply after a Cyclospora outbreak linked to some Taco…
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Why Yellowstone won’t euthanize the bison that tossed a grandfather
Yellowstone reportedly won’t euthanize the bull bison that tossed a grandfather at Bridge Bay Campground. The park’s wildlife policy helps…
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Port Lympne names first giraffe calf since 2018 after Jude Bellingham
Port Lympne Reserve has named its first giraffe calf since 2018 after England star Jude Bellingham, linking a conservation milestone…
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Sandy looks larger, Luna sounds louder, and Big Bear eagle fans are watching closely
At first glance, Sandy and Luna can look like one soft gray pile in Jackie and Shadow’s Big Bear nest.…
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