FALMOUTH — The Maine Audubon is seeking volunteers to survey roads in the western part of the state for signs of wildlife crossings. Officials say data collected by volunteers about where, when and how many animals cross roads is the first step in identifying ways to reduce wildlife road mortality. Maine Audubon is looking for […]
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Recovery plan for lynx could take until 2018
BILLINGS — U.S. wildlife officials revealed Monday that they expect to complete a recovery plan for imperiled Canada lynx in early 2018 — almost two decades after the snow-loving wild cats first received federal protections. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service laid out that timetable in court documents filed as part of a federal lawsuit […]
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USDA’s Wildlife Services killed 4 million animals in 2013
WASHINGTON — For years, the massive toll of wild animals exterminated by the federal government as a service to everything from airports to ranches has bounced up and down like a yo-yo. Near the turn of the century, it hit a staggering 4 million. Two years later, in 2001, it fell to about 1.5 million […]
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More bald eagles seen in Vermont, nesting, taking flight
MONTPELIER, Vt. — There have been more bald eagle sightings in Vermont and the state Department of Fish and Wildlife is considering reducing the bird’s state status from endangered to threatened. Last year 26 bald eagle nests were found in and around the state and 28 young eagles took flight within the state, department officials […]
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Ludlow watching closely as bear nears parade route
LUDLOW, Mass. — An unwelcome marcher was set to join Ludlow’s Memorial Day parade. Police were working Monday to contain a bear spotted wandering along the route of the parade less than 90 minutes before it was set to begin. Sgt. David Belanger said the bear, which weighs about 200 pounds, was spotted wandering at […]
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Federal study says sand and gravel are most used habitats by species in Gulf of Maine
PORTLAND — A study of Gulf of Maine shallow-water habitats by the federal government finds that sand and gravel habitats are used the most by fish and invertebrate species in the gulf. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the report, which tracked 16 species in different life stages and habitats. The report is intended […]
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Public being asked to report wild pig sightings
CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire wildlife officials are asking the public to report sightings of free-ranging feral swine — known more commonly as wild pigs, wild boar or feral hogs. The animals are not native to North America and have expanded their range from 17 to 39 states in the last 30 years. They currently […]
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Bear encounters rise as hunt vote nears
PORTLAND — Maine’s black bears have emerged from hibernation and are pawing through garbage cans, birdfeeders and pet dishes, igniting a debate between hunters and conservationists about an upcoming referendum about the state’s bear hunt. A November ballot question could prohibit bear hunting with bait, dogs or traps. Maine is the only state that allows […]
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When the Beluga whales swam up the Penobscot River to Bangor
BANGOR — Sixty years ago, a couple of unexpected guests drew thousands of people to the local waterfront. Traffic stopped. Children hung over bridge railings to get a glimpse. But this was no concert. On April 26, 1954, “a strange, white creature” was spotted swimming in the Penobscot River, according to Bangor Daily News articles. […]