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Fat Bear Week 2026 expands to 16 entries after a record cub year
Fat Bear Week 2026 has expanded to 16 entries, including five family groups, after an extraordinary cub season at Brooks…
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Bolivia’s new wild cat already had a local name
Meet Leopardus tilcayo, Bolivia’s newly described wild cat, and learn how genetics clarified its identity while its wild population remains…
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Can screwworm be treated? What the Texas horse case means
Screwworm can be treated, but prevention drugs have limits. What the Texas horse case means for wound care, pets and…
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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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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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