Remember that amazing 2015 photo of a weasel riding a woodpecker? Now it has a rival in the Wild Ride Dept.
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Photos reveal multiple rare right whales off York County coast
Scientists from the New England Aquarium used photographs to confirm that the whale photographed off Long Sands Beach in York was different from the one observed off the coast of Wells.
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Ex-staffer alleges Lewiston shelter is killing more dogs than it has in the past
The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society denies altering its policy over hard-to-adopt pets, as alleged by a recently fired team leader, Amanda Kimball.
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Here’s the story behind the lamb being carried around Waldo County like a baby
Rejected by his mother, Nugget has been bottle-fed, babied and schlepped around town by his owners from Toddy Pond Farm.
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Snowies and their admirers causing problems at Portland Jetport
Driven south by the changing climate and a population boom, the owls are drawing birders who sometimes park illegally to get a good look.
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Scientists use cameras to capture wildlife data
The motion-detecting devices are smaller, cheaper and more reliable than ever.
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Man accused of abandoning beagles in frigid weather avoids prosecution
David Ellis of Avon must comply with state animal welfare laws and pay veterinary costs, under his agreement with prosecutors.
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Two new breeds being added to American Kennel Club
Added are a Dutch duck-luring dog, Nederlandse kooikerhondje, and a friendly French rabbit hound, griffon Vendeen.
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Pineland Farms warns cross-country skiers about dive-bombing owl
The bird struck one skier recently, and is probably protecting a nest near the Campus Loop Ski Trail, staff says.
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It’s winter. Watch out for falling raccoons.
Sheltering in attics, the animals often find that a ceiling will not bear their weight and they crash through, startling humans below.