Dogwalker discovers errant alligator roaming rural Idaho
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — It’s not uncommon for Idaho wildlife officials to be called for help when a moose, mountain lion, black bear or other…
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Another wolf killed in Oregon, $11.5K reward offered
DURKEE, Ore. (AP) — A collared wolf in the Lookout Mountain pack was shot and killed earlier this month in northeast Oregon and police are seeking…
Continue ReadingBig ships in North Puget Sound asked to slow down for orcas
SEATTLE (AP) — Big ships entering and leaving Puget Sound will be asked to slow down to reduce underwater noise this fall in an effort to help the…
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Drivers beware: Vehicle-wildlife collisions peak this time of year — but Hwy. 97 crossings cut risk dramatically
Vehicle collisions with deer and elk tend to peak in October and November, when migration and breeding (the “rut”) puts them on the move, making…
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Oregon Zoo in Portland welcomes playful pair of red-tailed monkeys
Two cheeky primates move in at Africa Treetops habitat PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo welcomed a couple of fluffy new faces to town this…
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Rise in avian flu expected during fall migration; ODFW urges waterfowl hunters to take precautions
With many duck and goose seasons set to open Saturday, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Wednesday that waterfowl hunters should be…
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Proactive responses most effective way to fight marine disease, OSU research shows
The best time to deal with diseases in marine species is before an outbreak occurs, a study by Oregon State University…
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OSU researchers develop new satellite tag to track whales’ feeding behavior
Oregon State University researchers have developed a new satellite tag that allows them to better track whales’ behavior, including previously…
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OSP Fish & Wildlife troopers seek public’s help to identify elk poaching subjects near Tumalo
Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife troopers sought the public’s help Monday to identify two people in a recent elk-poaching case on private…
Continue ReadingEndangered southern resident orca numbers drop from 74 to 73
SEATTLE (AP) — The population of endangered southern resident orcas has declined from 74 to 73 in the latest census, according to the Center for…
Continue ReadingUS proposal would permit eagle deaths as renewables expand
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday proposed a new permitting program for wind energy…
Continue ReadingWashington kills 2 wolves to prevent preying on cattle
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Biologists working for the state of Washington have killed two members of the Leadpoint wolf pack this week in an effort to…
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New baby otter debuts Wednesday at High Desert Museum’s Autzen Otter Exhibit
High Desert Museum visitors will have their first official opportunity to see the new, baby North American river otter on Wednesday, when he joins…
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Sperm whales use distinct vocalizations to ID different whale clans, new research finds
Sperm whales in the Pacific Ocean make distinct vocalizations that help them identify whales in different clans, a new study from a team including an…
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New ‘area of known wolf activity’ designated on Warm Springs Indian Reservation
A new AKWA (Area of Known Wolf Activity) has been designated on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in the northern Oregon Cascades, the Oregon…
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Young black bear seen in NE Bend, tranquilized by ODFW at city facility to be released in forest
A young black bear that was spotted by citizens in northeast Bend Tuesday night and turned up at a city facility Wednesday was tranquilized by the…
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Bear that attacked woman in southern Oregon killed
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A bear that attacked a woman in southern Oregon Monday night has been killed, police said. Police in Medford, Oregon, said…
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OSU study: Older forests’ characteristics can buffer climate change’s effects for some bird species
Old-growth forests and managed forests with old-growth characteristics can provide relief from climate change for some bird species, research by the…
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Police: Bear attacks woman, dog, in southern Oregon
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A woman in southern Oregon was attacked by a bear Monday night while she was in her back yard, police said. Police in Medford,…
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Black bear sighting in Powell Butte area prompts Crook County deputies’ advice to residents
Crook County sheriff’s deputies are advising Powell Butte-area residents to take proper precautions with their animals and garbage after a black…
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