Petrified Forest National Park Could Soon See Black-Footed Ferrets
Petrified Forest National Park in central Arizona is being considered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a release point for endangered black-footed ferrets.
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Two Separate Populations Of Threatened Frogs Breeding At Santa Monica Mountains
California red-legged frogs might be a threatened species, but those in the Santa Monica Mountains of California are proving to be a resilient species, as well. While the November 2018 Woolsey Fire swept across most of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area there, two separate populations of the frogs have been found breeding in the area burned by the fire.
Grand Teton Grizzly Gets Boat Ride, Visitor Gets Citation After Bruin Obtains Food
A young grizzly bear was given a boat ride and a visitor to Grand Teton National Park received a citation after the bear was able to obtain human food, and rangers were investigating claims the bear was even fed by visitors in a vehicle.
Humpback Whales Congregating At Glacier Bay National Park
A congregation of humpback whales that gathered in Glacier Bay has prompted national park officials there to require ships to slow down in certain parts of the 65-mile-long bay.
Peregrine Falcon Hatched At Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Not since the 1950s has a peregrine falcon chick hatched in a nest at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia. Well, that's changed with recent events.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Closes Backcountry Campsite Due To Bear Incident
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials closed Backcountry Campsite 29 in the Cosby section of the park due to a bear incident occurring at approximately 12:30 a.m. on June 18.
Drought Prompts Supplemental Water For Point Reyes National Seashore Elk
Point Reyes National Seashore in California is providing supplemental water to the Tomales Point Tule Elk Reserve at the seashore in response to historic drought conditions. Although some natural water sources continue to be available, these sources may dry if this year becomes the worst drought on record for Marin County as expected, the seashore said Friday in a release.
Visitors Caught Feeding Peanut Butter To Bear At Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Visitors who were captured on video feeding a black bear peanut butter at Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been cited, park staff said Monday.
Biden Administration Proposes To Strengthen Endangered Species Act
Plans by the Biden administration to reverse steps President Trump took to alter the Endangered Species Act in ways critics said would weaken protections for threatened and endangered species were applauded Friday by conservation groups.
Aggressive Black Bear Put Down At Kenai Fjords National Park
An aggressive black bear that didn't flee when rangers tried to haze it was put down at Kenai Fjords Natinoal Park in the Exit Glacier area of the park.
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