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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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California’s Dolly Parton Day law started as a flamethrower bill
California’s SB 931 began as a minor flamethrower-permit cleanup, became a Diablo Canyon funding bill, then was rewritten to create…
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The oarfish called the ‘doomsday fish’ just washed ashore in Mexico
They called it the “doomsday fish,” and for good reason. On February 9, beachgoers in Playa El Quemado, Baja California…
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Toxic secrets under the peel: Avocados and animal safety
It’s easy to picture a ripe avocado nestled on a kitchen counter, waiting to be sliced for toast. Most people…
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From Near Extinction to New Fame: The Story of the American Blue Rabbit
Have you ever seen a rabbit with a unique coat that stands out across generations? Meet the American Blue Rabbit,…
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Discover the Gumboot Chiton: Secrets of Its Armored Shell
The gumboot chiton, known scientifically as Cryptochiton stelleri, is a remarkable marine mollusk native to the coastal waters of the…
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Eyes of a Brandt’s Cormorant: Unveiling the Mysteries of Avian Vision
The Brandt’s Cormorant, a marine bird found along the Pacific coast of North America, is notable for its distinctive appearance…
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Valais Blacknose sheep insights: Size, life expectancy and buying options
Strange-looking but cute — if you can even see their faces — the Valais Blacknose sheep is a type of…
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The inspiring journey of Julia Butterfly Hill and her 738-day tree-sit
Imagine spending two years perched on the upper branches of an ancient redwood tree, battling the elements, and doing everything…
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