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Category Archives: Animals
Pine Beetles Devastating Harney Peak
The Rapid City Journal reports that pine mountain pine beetles are devastating Harney Peak. They are attempt to fight the beetles by thinning trees in the area.
Posted in Insects, South Dakota
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Toxoplasmosis Outbreak in Mauna Kea Feral Cats
The Honoluluadvertiser reports that a third of the feral cats on the Mauna Kea west slope between 6,500 to 9,000 have toxoplasmosis, a protozoan parasite.
Bears No Longer Relocated to Mount Rogers
Living in bear country – a privilege and a responsibility Rappahannock News, VA – Jul 3, 2007 In the past, he was involved in relocating bears to the Mount Rogers area of Virginia, but this is no longer an option … Continue reading
Posted in Bears, Virginia
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Accidents: PCT and Mount Bona Fatalities, Bicyclist Bear Encounter in Banff
Posted in Accidents, Alaska, Animals, Bears, California, Canada, Colorado, Washington
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Backcountry Accidents in Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, Oregon, and Utah
Here’s the May 13, 2006 round up of backcountry accidents Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, Oregon, and Utah.
NRA Bankrolls Defense in Arizona Hiker Shooting
The Grant Kuenzili case in Arizona where he was killed in a dog altercation is in a sensation trial there.
Backcountry Accidents: Helicopter Rescue of Dog and Hikers in California, AT Accident in Maryland, Fatal Fall in Illinois
Here’s a round up of backcountry accidents in California, Maryland and Illinois.
Posted in Accidents, Animals, California, Dogs, Fatal, Helicopter Rescues, Illinois, Maryland
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Coyote, Bear, Mountain Lion Attacks in CO, MA, TN, WA
Here’s a summary of coyote, bear and mountain lion reports in Tennessee, Washington, Colorado and Massachusetts.
Posted in Animals, Bears, Big Cats, Colorado, Coyotes, General, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington
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Hawaii Considers Coqui Frog Cry a Screech Instead of a Chirp
Hawaii is planning to eradicate the famed coqui frog from the island.
Posted in Amphibians, Animals, Hawaii
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Dog Advice in the Smokies
Mount LeConte Lodge With Pigeon Forge Below Originally uploaded by americasroof. The Washington Post has this advice on dogs in the Smokies. The national park does allow dogs in campgrounds, picnic areas and along roads, including scenic overlooks — but … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Dogs, North Dakota, Tennessee
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35 Percent Increase in Lyme Disease Deer Ticks in Northeast
Mongabay reports a 35 percent increase in Lyme Disease bearing deer ticks following the hot dry summer.
Posted in Animals, First Aid, Insects, Pennsylvania
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Never Turn Your Back on A Turkey (and Other Bird Woes)
The Chicago Tribune has an amazing list of stories of tom turkeys defending the roost.
Smokies Rangers Rescue Dog From 70 Foot Deep Sinkhole
WATE reports Smoky Mountains ranger rappelled into a 70-foot sinkhole to rescue a lost hunting dogs near Cades Cove.
Study: Dogs Reduce Stress in Heart Patients By 24 Percent
The New York Times reports that a formal Dallas study shows that dogs reduced stress for heart patients by 24 percent.
Early Season Mines Peak, Colorado, Avalanche Fatal to Man and Dog
WCF Courier reports an early early avalanche on Mines Peak in Colorado killed Samuel Teetzen of Littleton, CO, and his pet golden retriever.