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What would it take to treat Spinny the Yellowstone bison?
Could Yellowstone treat Spinny? Here’s what bison veterinary care involves, why capture carries risks, and what remains unknown about his…
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10 wildlife crossings built to give animals a safer way through
Forested bridges, panther underpasses and railway openings are changing the options available to wildlife. Ten North American projects show what…
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Watch Churchill’s polar bears live: 2026 camera guide
Watch Churchill’s polar bears live in 2026. Find the official feeds, when to tune in and why these bears gather…
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How Big Bear eagle Jackie stayed warm for nearly 62 hours in snow
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie incubated three eggs for 61 hours and 58 minutes during a 2024 snowstorm. Here’s how…
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10 moments that made Jackie the eagle unforgettable
Remember Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle through 10 moments, from her first years and life with Shadow to the…
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More than 1,000 gathered in Big Bear to remember Jackie
More than 1,000 people gathered in Big Bear to remember Jackie, with art, tributes and a conservation legacy rooted in…
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Backpack wins Fat Bear Week 2026 by 5,081 votes
Bear 89 Backpack defeated Bear 910 by 5,081 votes to win Fat Bear Week 2026, completing a story that began…
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How Bear 89 earned the name Backpack
Discover how Bear 89 became Backpack, why his nickname predates his leg injury, and how his mother Holly adjusted to…
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Fat Bear Week 2026 final pairs two champions’ offspring
910 faces 89 Backpack in the Fat Bear Week 2026 final. See the semifinal results, voting times and the champion…
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