New research indicates animals learn from experienced members of the herd about where to find food, building a cultural know-how that’s passed through generations.
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Posted inAnimals, Local & State
Boom and doom: Squirrel population surges in Northeast, as does roadkill
Biologists say plentiful food and other conditions are helping the rodents to thrive, and now the young ones are hitting the road.
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Posted inAnimals, Nation & World, New England, News, Outdoors
Moose swims across Lake Champlain, then drowns fleeing crowd of people
Vermont Fish and Wildlife officers report the moose made it onto land, but was forced back into the water after apparently feeling threatened by onlookers.
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Mainers plant pollinator gardens, become foster parents of sorts for monarch butterflies
Many residents have reported sightings in what seems like a banner year for the butterflies, but is it a sign of recovery?
Posted inNation & World, News
Intentionally set fire threatens homes in Southern California
Forrest Clark has been charged with setting the Holy Fire and other crimes that could send him to prison for life.
Posted inNation & World
Panda conservation boosts economy, study suggests
A report published in the journal Current Biology highlights the economic benefits that go hand in hand with conservation of the panda’s habitat.
Posted inLocal & State, Outdoors
Maine is counting its eagles, which not long ago were on the brink
Some people worry that the predators will threaten the loon population, but biologists say the birds should be able to coexist.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine game wardens search for aggressive bobcat in Oxford County
The animal, which had at least 2 encounters with people this week, may have porcupine quills stuck in its face.
Posted inLocal & State, Outdoors
Maine wildlife biologists arrange unusual adoption when bear cub is orphaned
There’s a mother bear who is in for a surprise when she awakes this spring.
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Alan Stearns aims to protect everything from deer yards to paddling paradise
He’s the executive director of the Royal River Conservation Trust.