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Hero dogs carry out crucial mission in US region: 'The impact these dogs make every day is incredible"

Hero dogs carry out crucial mission in US region: 'The impact these dogs make every day is incredible"2+ hour, 54+ min ago   (341+ words) "It's our community that makes this work possible." An unlikely hero is sniffing out elusive species, supporting conservation efforts around the world. The Missoulian reported that a former rescue dog was given a new purpose thanks to Working Dogs for…...

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Researchers stunned after rediscovering species not seen in over 150 years: 'Long-term monitoring is necessary"

Researchers stunned after rediscovering species not seen in over 150 years: 'Long-term monitoring is necessary"12+ hour, 24+ min ago   (371+ words) Much remains to be studied and understood. A team of researchers discovered a critically endangered flowering herb that has been misunderstood since its discovery." Lepidagathis clavata has exhibited mysterious flowering behavior and has been seen only a few times since…...

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Officials issue sweeping ban on controversial fishing practice: 'It's a win-win situation"

Officials issue sweeping ban on controversial fishing practice: 'It's a win-win situation"20+ hour, 54+ min ago   (430+ words) "Has the potential to trigger knock-on effects." Mediterranean fishing officials have implemented a new ban on a controversial form of fishing called bottom trawling to protect fragile ecosystems and vulnerable species." According to Seafood Source, the General Fisheries Commission of…...

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thecooldown.com > outdoors > research-team-outsmarts-shy-species-discovery

Trail camera captures 'cryptic' species spotted deep in national forest: 'We used … a sweet lure"

Trail camera captures 'cryptic' species spotted deep in national forest: 'We used … a sweet lure"22+ hour, 39+ min ago   (361+ words) Their strategy paid off. A research team from Oklahoma State University documented a notoriously shy species using camera traps and sugary enticements, per the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The team was engaged in a three-year effort to gather information…...

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Researchers issue warning after observing concerning change in penguin behavior: 'There will likely be winners and losers"

Researchers issue warning after observing concerning change in penguin behavior: 'There will likely be winners and losers"1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (392+ words) Researchers recently discovered that the breeding season for certain penguin species has moved up due to rising temperatures." A new study in the Journal of Animal Ecology found that Ad'lie, Chinstrap, and Gentoo penguin species have advanced their breeding seasons....

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thecooldown.com > outdoors > green-peacocks-cambodia-population

Officials thrilled after spotting rare creatures in wild: 'Peaceful existence"

Officials thrilled after spotting rare creatures in wild: 'Peaceful existence"1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (352+ words) "It shows that these areas provide high-quality habitats." A flock of endangered birds was recently spotted in Cambodia, according to the Khmer Times." Roughly 20 green peacocks, also known as green peafowls, were seen grazing at the base of a mountain…...

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thecooldown.com > outdoors > christmas-island-plastic-pollution-green-sea-turtles-beaches-australia

Residents sound alarm as remote island beach chokes on unnatural products: 'It's a really big problem"

Residents sound alarm as remote island beach chokes on unnatural products: 'It's a really big problem"1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (381+ words) Beaches worldwide are experiencing it. Situated in a remote area of the Indian Ocean, Christmas Island provides vital nesting areas for green sea turtles." However, the once-pristine beaches here are now littered with plastic trash that has washed ashore, making…...

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thecooldown.com > outdoors > trafford-convenience-store-raided-sniffer-dog

Officials enlist Dora the dog to bust illegal scheme hidden in local store: 'A zero-tolerance approach"

Officials enlist Dora the dog to bust illegal scheme hidden in local store: 'A zero-tolerance approach"1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (369+ words) "It sends a strong message." Authorities in Trafford, a borough in Greater Manchester, England, uncovered an illegal stash of cigarettes and vapes with the help of a dog named Dora, the BBC reported. Trafford Council officers conducted a raid on…...

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thecooldown.com > outdoors > leopard-cat-roadkill-taiwan-conservation

Officials make disturbing discovery after taking closer look at dead animal on roadside — here's what happened

Officials make disturbing discovery after taking closer look at dead animal on roadside — here's what happened2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (429+ words) Sadly, this isn't an isolated incident. A discovery in Taiwan is raising concerns about the future of one of the island's endangered species. Officials confirmed that a leopard cat was found dead on the side of the road, highlighting the…...

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thecooldown.com > outdoors > grizzly-bear-yellowstone-tourists-video

Onlooker captures video of tourists' dangerous behavior near wild grizzly bear: 'People have a death wish"

Onlooker captures video of tourists' dangerous behavior near wild grizzly bear: 'People have a death wish"2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (329+ words) "Know what grizzlies call people like this? Lunch." Some tourists in national parks have a bad habit of getting far too close to wild animals. Most times, they do so to get a picture, but whatever the reason, it seems…...