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Acadia’s Hawk Watch program turns 25

by Dick Broom Mount Desert Islander September 26, 2019September 26, 2019

Scientists are interested in whether the timing of raptor migration is being influenced by climate change.

by Darcie Moore Times Record September 26, 2019September 26, 2019

Robert and Nancy Enman will not be able to get animal breeding licenses in the future and will be subject to random checks.

by KARIN BRULLIARD The Washington Post September 19, 2019September 20, 2019

Scientists blame loss of habitat, pesticides, light pollution and even cats.

Federal officials say it’s the first observed death of a right whale death in United States waters this year.

by Associated Press September 14, 2019September 14, 2019

The flightless native Australian birds can sprint at up to 30 mph and trot quickly for longer distances.

As the contest begins to heat up, 3 of the 4 candidates resort to posting pictures of adorable dogs out on the campaign trail.

by Kayla Epstein The Washington Post September 10, 2019September 10, 2019

The manager of the rehabilitation center the 150-pound animal was taken to says that it’s ‘highly unlikely this was an accident.’

The popular West Boothbay Harbor destination for schoolchildren and adults had closed Aug. 29 because of a problem with its filtration system.

by HANNAH KNOWLES The Washington Post September 6, 2019September 6, 2019

The DNA project found no evidence to support the notion that the monster is a long-necked ancient reptile.

by MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press September 5, 2019September 5, 2019

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says there’s no scientific information showing bison should be treated as a threatened species.