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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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Can Jackie’s remains return to Big Bear?
Federal eagle rules, the National Eagle Repository and what has—and has not—been confirmed about Jackie’s remains.
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Dolphin calf’s death in Ceuta prompts animal-cruelty complaint
A conservation group has filed a complaint over a dolphin calf’s death in Ceuta, but the available footage does not…
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At 91, Dale “Grey Beard” Sanders completed the Appalachian Trail in 359 days
His route wasn’t continuous. Its power came from what happened after every pause.
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Why people are wearing purple for Jackie on California Wildlife Day
On September 4, supporters of Jackie, Big Bear Lake’s beloved bald eagle, are being invited to wear purple. The color…
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Who is Kaydee? The banded bald eagle spending time with Shadow
On the Big Bear eagle camera, the clue is small enough to miss: a lavender band circling one leg of…
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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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