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To save the spotted owl from potential extinction, wildlife officials in Amercia will deploy trained shooters to kill almost a half-million barred owls that are crowding out their smaller cousins.The US Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday was expected to release its final plan to prop up declining spotted owl populations in Oregon, Washington state and California. California spotted owls were proposed for federal protections last year. A decision is pending.Under former President Donald Trump, government officials stripped habitat protections for spotted owls at the behest of the timber industry. Those were reinstated under President Joe Biden after the Interior...

Hundreds of thousands of owls to be killed in America to protect species

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U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast forests to kill almost a half-million owls — but for a good reason.

US officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of owls: Here’s why

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To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast forests to kill almost a half-million barred owls that are crowding out their cousins. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service strategy released Wednesday is meant...

U.S. Officials Plan to Kill Thousands of Owl Species to Save Another From Extinction

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Brigid Pfeifer

He may have never landed a breakout role, but his career has held an impact nonetheless. Yesterday, it was revealed to the public and media outlets that actor Tom Bower has passed away. He was 86 years old.

'The Waltons' and 'Die Hard 2' Actor Dies at 86

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CALIFORNIA – The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is accepting public comment, until October 2, on the draft 30×30 Decision-Making Framework for Coastal Waters. The framework is aimed at conserving at least 30% of coastal and marine areas by 2030. The policy is aligned with the Biden administration's 2021 proposal to conserve 30% of all U.S. lands and waters by 2030.

CA taking comment on goal to conserve 30% of coastal waters – critics say harms younger residents

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Coyotes are intelligent animals that have adapted to their environment by hunting and consuming a wide range of animals and food in human-inhabited areas. But while they may be fierce predators and can run up to 40 miles per hour, that doesn’t make them immune to being on the menu for other predators. Read on to […]

Coyote Predators: What Eats Coyotes?

A saltwater crocodile which was targeting villagers and eating their pet dogs was killed and eaten by villagers in Australia’s Northern Territory, police said.The 3.63m “problem” reptile had been seen in the remote Baines river after severe flooding in the area, which lies around 700km southwest of Darwin, the NT police said.Police said they shot the crocodile “to ensure that it did not continue to pose a significant risk to the community” after consultation with traditional owners, elders, community members and Parks and Wildlife.It was then transported to the nearby Aboriginal community of Bulla, a township in Australia, “where the...

Australian villagers kill and eat giant crocodile which hunted their pets

Since our planet’s living conditions changed throughout existence, living animals adapted to this change or went extinct. Some animals have managed to adapt for millions of years and still exist today. What are the 13 oldest animal species still living on Earth? 13 Oldest Living Animals on Earth These are 13 of the oldest animal […]

The 13 Oldest Animal Species Still Living on Earth in 2024

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I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

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Each carcass was so big families would have needed to stay in the same place for months to consume it all.

This Is How Neanderthals Managed To Take Down Giant Elephants 125,000 Years Ago

An elephant in Thailand has delivered a rare set of twins in a dramatic birth that left a carer injured after he tried to rescue one of the newborns. Twin elephants are rare, forming around only one percent of births, according to research organisation Save the Elephants, and male-female twin births are even more unusual.

Rare elephant twins born in dramatic birth in Thailand

(The Hill) — The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning of “persistent, dangerous heat” for much of the week, especially in the southern and southwestern parts of the country. The “early July heat wave” is expected in the Southern Plains, Gulf Coast, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Coast, Central...

July 4 may bring ‘dangerous heat’ to these areas of US

In an unexpected turn of events, a kid’s encounter with tumbleweeds has sparked widespread amusement and concern. These seemingly mundane plants are not just harmless rolling balls of vegetation. Originating from Russia and arriving in the US around 1880, tumbleweeds have become an integral part of certain American landscapes. But sometimes, they take on a life of their own.

Unexpected Tumbleweed Encounter Leaves Child Distressed

VegOut Magazine

The fan-favorite Beyond The Original Orange Chicken is back on the menu nationwide due to overwhelming demand and excitement from consumers. Panda Express and Beyond Meat have joined forces again to bring back the highly coveted Beyond The Original Orange Chicken. This delicious dish, which captures the crunchy texture and flavor of Panda’s signature Orange Chicken, is returning to menus nationwide after strong consumer demand and interest.

Panda Express Brings Back Beyond Orange Chicken

What makes an animal tough? Animals are considered tough for their ability to withstand harsh conditions or difficult situations. Often, they have a unique way of adapting that allows them to take on these challenges.The animals on this list are considered tough for a variety of reasons – from how well they can defend themselves […]

Nearly Invincible: The 10 Toughest Animals on Earth

Between the orange trunks of the acacia trees in the Chad savannah, a herd of elephants move through Zah Soo National Park, under the watchful eye of one of the only humans allowed to witness the scene. As well as poaching, the park's rangers have to fight against herders illegally taking their herds to graze in Zah Soo.

Chad rangers battle to protect park from poachers, local farmers

Researchers have identified a new snake species in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia. Named Rhynchocalamus hejazicus, this small snake is notable for its black collar and reddish coloration, which sets it apart from its closest relatives. Additionally, a uniformly black variant of the species, known as the ‘melanistic morphotype,’ has been discovered. Rhynchocalamus hejazicus is prevalent throughout a large area, bridging the distribution gap between the Levant and the coastal regions of Yemen and Oman for the Rhynchocalamus genus.

Mysterious New Snake Species Discovered in Saudi Arabia

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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To save spotted owls, US officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of another owl species

To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast forests...

To save spotted owls, US officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of another owl species

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