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Biden restores threatened species protections dropped by Trump: The Biden administration has restored rules to protect imperiled plants and animals that had been ...
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Quick Glance: Biden reinstates protections for threatened species
- The Biden administration restored rules on Thursday to protect imperiled plants and animals that had been rolled back under former President Donald Trump.
- The new rules include protections for species newly classified as threatened without considering economic impacts.
- The proposed rules faced significant opposition from Republicans who argued that Biden's administration favored conservation over development.
- Industry groups have long seen the 1973 Endangered Species Act as an impediment, leading to weaken environmental safeguards under the Trump administration.
Rancher faces prison for trying to breed absolute unit of a sheep: Ewe-nique endeavor aimed to create Jurassic Baaa-rk experience for hunters
theregister.com/2024/03/14/rancher_hybrid_sheep/
Quick Glance: Montana Rancher Breeds Illegal 'Giant' Sheep Hybrids
- Arthur 'Jack' Schubarth, 80, of Montana was convicted of wildlife trafficking and conspiracy to traffic wildlife.
- Schubarth and five others aimed to create 'giant sheep hybrids' using tissue and testicles from wild sheep in Asia and the U.S.
- Cross-breeding different species, they sought high prices by selling trophy animals in hunting preserves in Texas.
- Accused of breeding hybrids and performing illegal interventions on protected species.
Rhode Island college students gift security guard trip home to Nigeria: Several students at Providence College recently came together to give their building’s ...
wpri.com/news/its-good-news/pc-students-gift-overnight-security-guard-with-trip-home-to-nigeria/
Wind farm developers propose turbines off southern coast of New England: Four developers have filed bids to build wind farms off the southern coast of New ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/27/business/offshore-wind-developers-southern-new-england/
Colorado could bring back wolverines in an unprecedented rewilding effort: Move would be the first return of the animal in North America and is part of ongoing ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/09/colorado-legislation-reintroduce-wolverines
Orphaned Manatees Return to the Wild After 3 Years of Rehab: Three orphaned calves were found in Florida. Then they racked up the frequent flyer miles.
nytimes.com/2024/03/07/climate/manatee-rescue.html
Sorrow in Big Bear, but 2 bald eagles born in Orange County: La’i was spotted near the Santa Ana River nesting with an adult companion and two eaglets ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-21/baby-eagles-spotted-in-orange-county
A bald eagle, believed to have been a nesting bird, was found illegally shot in Dane County
jsonline.com/story/sports/outdoors/2024/03/25/bald-eagle-believed-to-be-nesting-illegally-shot-in-dane-county/73091742007/
Researchers asked Wisconsinites if they wanted a sandhill crane hunting season. Here's what they found.
jsonline.com/story/sports/outdoors/2024/03/12/possible-sandhill-crane-hunting-season-in-wisconsin-has-little-support-new-survey-shows/72935189007/
Hong Kong charged after smuggling 40 rare turtles in his socks: A Hong Kong man has been charged with smuggling protected turtles by stuffing the babies into his ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/12/hong-kong-charged-smuggling-40-rare-turtles-socks-20446038/
UConn’s Dan Hurley Addresses Trash Talk With Providence Fans After Blowout Win: The Huskies coach offered some advice postgame.
si.com/college/2024/03/10/uconn-dan-hurley-addresses-trash-talk-with-providence-fans-after-blowout
Rhode Island Independent Man statue: Restoration is nearly complete, conservators say
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/08/metro/rhode-island-independent-man-statue-restoration-is-nearly-complete/
Smith: From first casts to industry stars, Journal Sentinel Sports Show presenters built careers in fishing
jsonline.com/story/sports/columnists/paul-smith/2024/03/09/journal-sentinel-sports-show-presenters-crews-maina-swindle-share-stories-of-fishing-careers/72894374007/
A testament to improved water quality: Cuyahoga River will be stocked with this popular sport fish
cleveland.com/news/2024/03/a-testament-to-improved-water-quality-cuyahoga-river-will-be-stocked-with-this-popular-sport-fish.html
Feds plan to kill half a million barred owls in West Coast states over the next three decades
oregonlive.com/environment/2024/03/feds-plan-to-kill-half-a-million-barred-owls-in-west-coast-states-over-the-next-three-decades.html
Plan to shoot West Coast owls ignites protest: The federal government has proposed a plan to shoot 500,000 barred owls to save another owl species that inhabits ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-03-27/plan-to-shoot-northern-california-owls-ignites-protest
SXSW Review: Secret Mall Apartment Finds Artists Making a Home in the Belly of the Gentrification Beast
thefilmstage.com/sxsw-review-secret-mall-apartment-finds-artists-making-a-home-in-the-belly-of-the-gentrification-beast/
Sunbathers might be booted off Jersey Shore beach in proposal to protect birds: Jersey Shore beaches may have more areas off limits in the near future as ...
nj.com/cape-may-county/2024/03/sunbathers-might-be-booted-off-jersey-shore-beach-in-proposal-to-protect-birds.html
Will killing 500,000 owls help similar species? Groups slam ‘reckless’ government plan
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287129475.html
Oregon AG seeks Providence Health documents in charity care investigation: Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has asked a judge to force Providence Health & ...
oregonlive.com/business/2024/03/oregon-ag-seeks-providence-health-documents-in-charity-care-investigation.html
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Bald eagle reportedly shot and killed on Lake Conroe: Montgomery County game wardens are investigating a report that someone shot and killed a bald eagle on Lake ...
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/conroe/article/lake-conroe-bald-eagle-shooting-19370863.php
Worried about bird flu, other disease? Tips to prepare your spring bird feeder in KY
kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article286919125.html
Mount Graham red squirrels need more protected habitat to survive, groups say in lawsuit
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2024/03/19/mount-graham-red-squirrel-habitat-lawsuit/73032446007/
Providence hosts Homenetmen Regional Tivan Meeting: On March 9, 2024, the Homenetmen Providence Chapter welcomed participants to the Homenetmen Eastern Regional ...
armenianweekly.com/2024/03/19/providence-hosts-homenetmen-regional-tivan-meeting/
Feds want grizzly bears back in Washington´s North Cascades: SEATTLE — The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service published a final series of ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/21/feds-want-grizzly-bears-back-in-washingtons-north-cascades/
Pink House in Newbury, a favorite of artists, will be removed: The federal government acquired the house in 2011 with plans to use it as a dormitory for workers ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/21/metro/pink-house-newbury-plum-island/
Smith: Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration programs an annual highlight in tax season
jsonline.com/story/sports/columnists/paul-smith/2024/03/21/wildlife-and-sport-fish-restoration-programs-a-highlight-in-tax-season/73038269007/
Key Rhode Island Bridge Will Require Full Replacement: Finding no viable way to replace a key Rhode Island bridge structure, engineers are seeking funding for a ...
enr.com/articles/58342-rhode-island-bridge-will-require-full-replacement
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Katy spider monkey smuggler sentenced to federal prison: Savannah Nicole Valdez, of Katy, has been convicted of animal smuggling related crime twice since 2022.
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/katy-woman-sentenced-spider-monkey-smuggling-19198586.php
For 30th birthday, Canaan Wildlife Refuge gets 1,971-acre expansion: With help from The Nature Conservancy, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service adds three square ...
wvgazettemail.com/outdoors/recreation/for-30th-birthday-canaan-wildlife-refuge-gets-1-971-acre-expansion/article_85deb584-0839-579a-917c-5aa7447e4cf0.html
Animal Testing for Vaccines Relies on a Cruel Monkey Supply Chain: Long-tailed macaques are selling in the US for $50,000 and more, and there still aren’t enough ...
bloomberg.com/features/2024-monkey-laundering-supply-chain/
Where to Buy Caviar Online: We talked to experts and researched to find out where to buy caviar online, be it for a fancy party or a Tuesday night.
seriouseats.com/best-caviar-delivery-services-7254088
CBP: 2 live howler monkeys at Texas Rio Grande Valley border: U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized the pair at the Brownsville and Matamoros International ...
expressnews.com/news/article/customs-border-control-howler-monkeys-18750720.php
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Iowa DNR to begin annual spring burning: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be conducting prescribed burns this spring on wildlife areas managed ...
stormlake.com/articles/iowa-dnr-to-begin-annual-spring-burning-2/
Homenetmen Boston and Providence chapters face off in friendly basketball tournament
armenianweekly.com/2024/03/05/homenetmen-boston-and-providence-chapters-face-off-in-friendly-basketball-tournament/
UConn's Aaliyah Edwards suffers facial injury vs. Providence - ESPN: UConn Huskies center Aaliyah Edwards left Saturday's Big East quarterfinal against ...
espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39693289/uconn-aaliyah-edwards-suffers-facial-injury-vs-providence
Environmental groups file another lawsuit to stop high-voltage power line from crossing the Mississippi River
jsonline.com/story/news/2024/03/08/groups-sue-to-stop-high-voltage-power-line-from-crossing-the-mississippi/72887681007/
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Orphaned Manatees Return to the Wild After 3 Years of Rehab: Three orphaned calves were found in Florida. Then they racked up the frequent flyer miles.
nytimes.com/2024/03/07/climate/manatee-rescue.html
Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas paused for rare visitor: The fountains at Bellagio Hotel and Casino were paused after a rare Yellow-billed Loon stopped by for a ...
cnn.com/travel/bellagio-fountains-paused-yellow-billed-loon/
Mining company can't tap water needed for Okefenokee wildlife refuge, U.S. says
pbs.org/newshour/nation/mining-company-cant-tap-water-needed-for-okefenokee-wildlife-refuge-u-s-says
Wolverine spotted in Barlow, marking reappearance for animal rare in Oregon: Wildlife officials said that it could be the same one spotted last spring near the ...
oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/2024/02/wolverine-spotted-in-barlow-marking-reappearance-for-animal-rare-in-oregon.html
Man to plead guilty for role in killing 3,600 birds, including eagles, to sell feathers
pbs.org/newshour/nation/man-to-plead-guilty-for-role-in-killing-3600-birds-including-eagles-to-sell-feathers
Giant pandas from China coming to San Diego Zoo this year: Giant pandas from China are coming back to the United States and are heading to the San Diego Zoo ...
nydailynews.com/2024/02/22/giant-pandas-san-diego-zoo-china/
Quick Glance: Exclusive: China to Send More Pandas to San Diego Zoo
- China plans to send a new pair of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo, renewing its longstanding gesture of friendship toward the United States after nearly all pandas on loan were returned.
- The expected arrival of a male and female panda will rekindle the longstanding cooperation between China and the San Diego Zoo.
- China is considering a panda pair linked to former zoo residents and is particularly interested in exchanging information on successful panda breeding in captivity.
- The return of the pandas will benefit not only San Diego but also the recovery of the panda species, with Chinese experts accompanying the bears to share valuable knowledge.
How RFK Jr. hiring a bird smuggler threw his environmental group into turmoil: A close examination of Robert F. Kennedy’s early years as a lawyer in the Hudson ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/02/robert-f-kennedy-jr-rfk-riverkeeper-egg-smuggler/
Quick Glance: How RFK Jr. Hiring a Bird Smuggler Drove Riverkeeper into Chaos
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his mentor Robert H. Boyle clashed over hiring a staff scientist at Riverkeeper, leading to Boyle's resignation.
- Kennedy's persistence in hiring a former wildlife smuggler caused a rift at Riverkeeper, impacting the organization's credibility.
- Kennedy's victory at Riverkeeper marked a turning point in his career, leading him towards anti-vaccine activism and a bid for the White House.
- The Riverkeeper conflict highlighted Kennedy's controversial qualities that foreshadowed his later ventures into conspiracy theories and politics.
St. John's uses 104-point barrage to drub DePaul for fourth straight win: Rick Pitino’s team picked up right where it left off, crushing conference ...
nypost.com/2024/03/05/sports/st-johns-uses-104-point-barrage-to-drub-depaul-for-fourth-straight-win/
Florida man pleads guilty to smuggling thousands of turtles to Hong Kong and Germany
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-man-pleads-guilty-smuggling-thousands-turtles-hong-kong-german-rcna141202
Rhode Island hiker killed rabid coyote with bare hands after being bitten on leg: A Rhode Island hiker killed a rabid coyote with his bare hands after he was ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/rhode-island-hiker-killed-rabid-coyote-bare-hands-bitten-leg-rcna138641
Endangered Sawfish Found Dead With Saw Cut Off—$20,000 Reward for Info: The sawfish that beached itself on the shore was found the next day with its saw-like ...
newsweek.com/endangered-sawfish-found-dead-florida-beach-1872796
Florida man pleads guilty to smuggling thousands of turtles to Hong Kong and Germany
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-man-pleads-guilty-smuggling-thousands-turtles-hong-kong-german-rcna141202
US: Florida likely to declare releasing of balloon in sky 'illegal' : The releasing of the balloons in the skies of Florida, United States is likely to ...
wionews.com/world/us-florida-likely-to-declare-releasing-of-balloon-in-sky-illegal-697861
What Scientists Learned from the Oldest Wild Platypus Ever Found: Studying the tiny animal, a 23-year-old found in a creek in Australia, offered hope for the ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/15/science/oldest-wild-platypus-australia.html
US education secretary Miguel Cardona: No extension for unspent school COVID relief funds
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/21/metro/us-education-secretary-no-extension-for-schools-to-spend-final-covid-relief-funds/
The Tooth Fairy is paying less for teeth nationwide, but not in New England: According to an annual poll from Delta Dental, the average price paid by the Tooth ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/23/metro/how-much-does-tooth-fairy-pay-in-ri-ma-new-england-teeth/
$50,000 reward offered for information on deaths of 3 endangered gray wolves in Oregon
cnn.com/2024/02/11/us/oregon-endangered-gray-wolf-death-reward/
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11,000-Year-Old Greek Cave Art Found on Crete - GreekReporter.com: The earliest Greek cave art depicting extinct animals was discovered on Crete and is believed ...
greekreporter.com/2024/02/16/amazing-greek-cave-art-found-to-be-over-11000-years-old/
A Florida park just saw a record number of manatees gather together in its waters
npr.org/2024/01/29/1227564655/manatee-numbers-at-florida-state-park-increase
Quick Glance: Record Manatee Gathering at Blue Spring State Park
- Manatees gather at warm water sites during winter, despite being typically solitary.
- Blue Spring State Park is renowned for being the largest gathering site for manatees in Florida during winter.
- A new record was recently set in the park, with almost 1,000 manatees spotted in one group.
- The constant 72-degree spring water temperature makes Blue Spring the perfect manatee refuge during the colder months.
As Klamath River dams come down, old lands emerge and the landscape begins to heal
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2024/02/16/klamath-river-undergoes-heart-surgery-as-dams-come-down/72497464007/
Groups to Sue Feds for Refusing to Protect Wolves in Western US: "The current killing regimes in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming put wolves at obvious risk of ...
commondreams.org/news/gray-wolves
Rare winged creature dies soon after drawing admirers in Vermont. What happened?: Many people went to see a rare bird — a marbled godwit — in Vermont but it died ...
sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article285291532.html
Why the silverspot butterfly, native to just 3 US states, is inching closer to extinction
abcnews.go.com/US/silverspot-butterfly-native-3-us-states-inching-closer/story
Tragedy, Resilience and a Miracle at Chile’s Burned Botanical Garden: Wildfires destroyed 98 percent of Chile’s national botanical garden and killed a worker and ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/05/world/americas/chile-wildfire-botanical-garden.html
$50K award offered for information about deaths of 3 endangered gray wolves in Oregon
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/50k-award-offered-information-deaths-3-endangered-gray-107129555
US officials still seek information 1 year after 4 bald eagles found shot dead: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering up to a $5,000 reward.
abcnews.go.com/US/bald-eagles-shot-arkansas/story
Feds won't restore protections for gray wolves, propose national recovery plan
pbs.org/newshour/science/feds-wont-restore-protections-for-gray-wolves-propose-national-recovery-plan
Step aside, wolves: The next Colorado wildlife reintroduction could be the elusive wolverine
denverpost.com/2024/03/08/wolverine-reintroduction-colorado-bill/
More Than 100 Animals Seized From Long Island Home: Animal welfare authorities say the animals were being illegally held and included a South American ostrich ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/26/nyregion/ostrich-animal-hoarder-long-island.html
Utah Doesn’t Want Officials To Use Bird’s New More ‘Inclusive’ Names — What To Know About National Push To Rename Species, Places
forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2024/03/07/utah-doesnt-want-officials-to-use-birds-new-more-inclusive-names---what-to-know-about-national-push-to-rename-species-places/
Nine species could soon find themselves on federal threatened or endangered species list, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says ... Show more
No. 19 Creighton drops second straight in overtime loss at Providence: Creighton knew winning at Amica Mutual Pavillion wasn’t going to be easy — and it wasn’t ...
omaha.com/sports/college/creighton/no-19-creighton-drops-second-straight-in-overtime-loss-at-providence/article_456c2e48-c5cc-11ee-a895-e33949b16682.html
Mexican gray wolf numbers climb again, to at least 257, still below recovery levels
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2024/03/05/mexican-gray-wolf-census-finds-257-endangered-animals-in-the-wild/72287868007/
Endangered Species Act at 50 faces growing list of threats - UPI.com: The Endangered Species Act enters its 51st year with many successes -- saving the whooping ...
upi.com/Science_News/2024/01/26/endangered-species-act-50-years/9951705622261/
First state-regulated drug use site in US to open in Rhode Island this summer: Project Weber/RENEW is teaming up with clinical partner VICTA to open at a ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/01/31/metro/first-state-regulated-drug-use-site-us-open-rhode-island-this-summer/
‘Rewinding human mistakes’: can IVF save the world’s most threatened species?: Technology, viewed as last-ditch insurance policy, this week led to first ...
theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/27/rewinding-human-mistakes-can-ivf-save-the-worlds-most-threatened-species
Franklin Wright Settlements' has 143-year history of service in Detroit: Franklin Wright Settlements' Detroit story has played out across 143 years ...
freep.com/story/news/local/detroit-is/2024/03/03/franklin-wright-settlements/72772889007/
Nature: Venomous madtom catfish a lesser known species in Ohio that packs a punch
dispatch.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2024/03/02/a-lesser-known-catfish-the-madtom-is-a-venomous-species-found-in-ohio/72755794007/
Denver International Airport gains new airline, nonstop flight: A new non-stop flight from Denver International Airport starting this spring will carry travelers ...
denverpost.com/2024/01/24/dia-flights-breeze-airways-rhode-island-denver-international-airport/
It's prime eagle-watching time on the upper Mississippi River. Here's how to get the best views.
jsonline.com/story/news/2024/02/28/heres-the-best-bald-eagle-watching-on-the-mississippi-in-wisconsin/72612067007/
Florida resort must pay $110k and restore clear-cut mangroves, in one of state’s largest penalties
bostonglobe.com/2024/01/29/metro/florida-resort-must-pay-110k-restore-clear-cut-mangroves-one-states-largest-penalties/
One day at a time: Our paths crossed 35 years ago at a job in the city of Providence, Rhode Island on the East Coast of the United States.
punchng.com/one-day-at-a-time/
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