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Published
May 28, 2023

Whimsy, wisdom and curiosity aplenty in Susan Hand Shetterly’s latest collection

In the essays in 'Notes on the Landscape of Home,' the Down East-based writer astutely depicts the natural (and human) world around her.
Published
January 10, 2023

How do forest lizards survive life in the city? They morph.

U.S. scientists in Puerto Rico say one species has sprouted special scales to better cling to smooth surfaces like walls and windows and grown larger limbs to sprint across open areas.
Published
November 30, 2022

Lead hunting ammo is on the way out at Rachel Carson refuge

Use of lead hunting ammunition at the Wells refuge will be phased out over the next four years.
Published
November 14, 2022

Sharks, hippos up for protection at UN wildlife conference

Global shark populations are declining, with annual deaths due to fisheries reaching about 100 million.
Published
November 6, 2022

Connecticut warns of foraging bears amid acorn crop failure

With less of their key hibernation food laying around, bears may be more likely to approach populated areas, wildlife officials say.

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Published
September 4, 2022

Maine Voices: Consider embarking on a flowerbed safari

Insects outnumber us on the planet by more than 200 million times. I decided to take a closer look.
Published
August 26, 2022

Crying wolf? Disagreement persists over presence of wolves in Northeast

Critics claim wildlife officials are slow to acknowledge wolves in their midst because they would have to accommodate the presence of a federally protected species.
Published
July 28, 2022

Commentary: Want to fight climate change and drought at the same time? Bring back beavers.

Their dams and canals slow the flow of streams and rivers, spreading water across floodplains and allowing the accumulation of sand, silt and gravel.
Published
April 27, 2022

Cameras capture 60 wildlife species in Eastern Trail gap

A University of New England project is documenting animal's use of the area for the Eastern Trail Alliance.
Published
April 26, 2022

Deal to protect Canada lynx sealed by U.S., environmentalists

Wildlife officials have agreed to craft a new habitat plan for the rare, snow-loving Canada lynx that could include more land in Western states where they would be protected.