Tropical Storm Ileana makes landfall near the coastal Mexican city of Topolobampo
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ReutersTampa zoo animals hunkered down as Hurricane Milton nears
(Reuters) -After millions of people were ordered to flee along Florida's Gulf Coast, the African elephants, Caribbean flamingos, pygmy hippos and about 1,000 other animals were riding out the monstrous Hurricane Milton at Tampa's zoo. For many of the animals, the storm will mean they have to give up the creature comforts of their everyday accommodations but they will not have to leave ZooTampa's 70-acre (28-hectare) property, even though it is in a mandatory evacuation zone, said Tiffany Burns, senior director of its animal programs.
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'Extinct' giant cattle could be introduced to Highland estate
Tauros have been bred to resemble aurochs, an ancient breed that died out 400 years ago.
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Alaska’s Fat Bear Contest winner finishes ahead of the bear that killed her cub
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — In a storyline better befitting a melodrama than a popularity vote, Grazer won her second Fat Bear Contest Tuesday by defeating the male behemoth that killed her cub this summer.
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Utah candidates for Mitt Romney's open US Senate seat debate approaches to climate change
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — The Republican and Democratic candidates vying for Mitt Romney’s open U.S. Senate seat sought to convince Utah voters on Thursday that they have the better blueprint to tackle climate change and protect the state's vast natural resources.
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'Going to sleep better at night': Niagara Falls cuts down tree that neighbors said was a safety risk
After two years of neighbors’ calls to the city of Niagara Falls to cut down a dead tree that could fall on a school bus stop, the tree was removed.
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Mama bear beats rival who killed her cub to win Fat Bear Week
The brown bear, named 128 Grazer, also defeated her rival, Chunk, last year to win the title.
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Police rescue 170 animals from a home in Puerto Rico including turtles, donkeys and dogs
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Police in Puerto Rico said they rescued 170 animals from a home in a mountain town on Thursday and arrested their owner.
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Officials mum after another whale dies at Marineland
Another beluga whale has died at Niagara Falls attraction Marineland, with Ontario's solicitor general saying little about a four-year probe into the park. Provincial records show it's the fourth beluga death in the past year and 16th since 2019. Marineland is the only place in Canada that still holds whales in captivity. Park officials have always maintained that they treat their animals very well. (Oct. 9, 2024)
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Arizona Democrat Pitches 1 Major Climate Solution During Senate Debate
Record heat and surging electricity prices drive a televised clash between Democrat Ruben Gallego and Republican challenger Kari Lake.
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Are You Wasting Time and Money if You Hand-Wash Your Dishes?
Experts weigh in on what's better for the environment and your wallet. Plus, four smart dish-washing tips.
- The Conversation
How mainstream climate science endorsed the fantasy of a global warming time machine
Surpassing 1.5°C of warming can be undone at a later date – using tech, land and resources that don’t exist.
- POWER Magazine
Bill Gates-Backed Group Secures Funding for New Wind Energy Project
A startup company whose investors include Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the group led by Microsoft founder Bill Gates, said it has received about $14 million in new funding in support of […]
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Orphaned Manatees Go To Lettuce Rehab And Grow, Grow, Grow
Orphaned Manatees Go To Lettuce Rehab And Grow, Grow, Grow. Cincinnati Zoo has some new damp, rotund residents as the latest batch of manatees in need of a bit of rehab and loving care have arrived at its Manatee Springs rehabilitation centre. Lilypad, Orchid, both sadly orphans, and Vora arrived there to replace Nolia, Amethyst, and Waffles, who are now ready for their next chapter after reaching a suitable weight for release. The zoo's dedicated manatee rehabilitation team will care for the new trio. “It's incredibly rewarding to see the manatees that we care for return to their natural environment,” said Lindsay Garrett, head keeper of the North America department. “While it's exciting to meet and care for new manatees, it's also sad to see a constant stream of injured and orphaned animals in need of rescue and rehabilitation.” Cincinnati Zoo provides a safe environment where manatees are fed on lettuce, and receive veterinary care until they are strong enough to be returned to the wild. As one of the few facilities outside Florida offering non-critical care for manatees, the zoo's efforts also allow Midwestern visitors to learn about these fascinating animals. With these arrivals, the Cincinnati Zoo will have cared for 32 manatees since it began its involvement in the MRP programme in 1999. The manatees are not the only new attractions at Manatee Springs. They are joined by their pals, two alligator gars named Dolly Garton and Busta Slimes.
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The Eastern Indigo Snake Lives in Gopher Tortoise Burrows
The eastern indigo snake takes advantage of a unique shelter that provides much-needed protection to the endangered species and its young.
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'Severe' solar storm could bring northern lights farther south
An incoming solar storm has the potential to disrupt modern tech, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Mama Bear Wins Fat Bear Week for Second Year in a Row by Beating Competitor That Killed Her Cub
Grazer once again surpassed Chunk — who killed one of her cubs in July — in the competition's finals, winning by a healthy margin
- LA Times
Sea lion dies after being shot in Orange County. Officials offer $20,000 reward
A male sea lion died one day after it was discovered with a gunshot wound in its back, Orange County authorities said.
- The Conversation
Charging, not range, is becoming a top concern for electric car drivers
The issue isn’t just the number of chargers – it’s also the quality of drivers’ experiences with them.
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Project Dearth Slows S. Africa’s $9.3 Billion Coal Exit Plan
(Bloomberg) -- The implementation of a $9.3 billion climate-finance pact between South Africa and some of the world’s richest nations has been slowed by an absence of investable projects, the African country’s presidency said. Most Read from BloombergThe Cablebus Transformed Commutes in Mexico City’s Populous OutskirtsSan Francisco to Shut 9% of Public Schools Amid Budget WoesChicago’s $1 Billion Budget Hole Exacerbated by School TurmoilUrban Heat Stress Is Another Disparity in the World’s Most
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Wild cattle could be introduced in Scotland in bid to resurrect extinct species
Tauros have been bred to be genetically similar to the ancient aurochs, which became extinct 400 years ago.