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Lake sturgeon may live hundreds of years longer than previously thought, study finds
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (761+ words) The ancient freshwater fish may live longer than 400 years An ancient freshwater fish that’s been around since dinosaurs roamed the Earth has now been found to live longer than researchers previously thought, according to a new study. Researchers have found…...
Wisconsin DNR seeks to prorate wolf damage claims amid potential funding shortfall
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (191+ words) WPR Wisconsin regulators can now forge ahead with regulations to prioritize and prorate payments for wolf attacks on livestock and dogs due to a potential funding shortfall. Owners of livestock killed by wolves are paid fair market value for the…...
Screwworm restrictions are slowing transports of dogs and cats from crowded shelters
3+ week, 1+ day ago (865+ words) Animal rescue leaders say new rules meant to prevent the spread of the livestock parasite make sense. But they are also costly for overcrowded shelters in Texas, which transfer many pets to other states. For the past four years, Denisse…...
Groups fear endangered species in Wisconsin are at risk under regulatory rollback
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (191+ words) WPR Conservation advocates in Wisconsin say the Trump administration’s rollback of the Endangered Species Act threatens habitat that’s crucial for endangered and threatened species in the state. Meleesa Johnson, executive director of Wisconsin’s Green Fire, said the law has long…...
Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior closes campground due to wolves
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (288+ words) The closure of Three Mile Campground runs through July 31 Wolves that steal backpacks and enter tents have prompted officials at Isle Royale National Park to temporarily close one of the park’s 36 campgrounds. “Over the past week, a wolf has been…...
Biodiversity biopsy: How we can reverse species loss in Wisconsin
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (815+ words) Some scientists say we're currently in a mass extinction event. But a UW researcher insists that together we can rebuild what we've lost. According to the Center for Conservation Innovation, Wisconsin is losing biodiversity — the variety of all living things…...
Bald eagle pair in Wisconsin raises rare set of quadruplets
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (759+ words) Less than 0.1 percent of nests produce 4 eaglets that are ready to fly, according to the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance The bald eagle has long been seen as a symbol of pride, strength and freedom for the United States. As the…...
Wisconsin's wolf population declines slightly for second consecutive year
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (663+ words) Mild winters may be having an impact on wolf pup survival rates Wisconsin’s wolf population fell slightly this year, according to estimates from the Department of Natural Resources. The department has been monitoring the number of wolves in the state…...
Birdwatching in the summer: What to watch for when migration ends - WPR
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (102+ words) Birdwatching in the summer: What to watch for when migration ends WPR It’s a busy time of year for Wisconsin’s birds. For many species, May is time for the migration, June is devoted to nesting and July is the fledging…...
Madison's Vilas Zoo has a new polar bear couple. Keepers hope a cub will follow
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (925+ words) Officials at the Henry Vilas Zoo will spend the rest of this year on baby bear watch When Nora the polar bear arrived at the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, keepers didn’t know whether she’d vibe with Siku. Siku, a…...