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Man seriously injured after entering Yorkshire zoo tiger enclosure
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Police said a tiger seriously injured a man who entered its Yorkshire Wildlife Park enclosure at 1.35pm Saturday; The Guardian reported he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Tiger Kills Man Who Entered Big Cat Enclosure at English Wildlife Park
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Giraffe calves draw attention across Kenya, US
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A viral video shows Kenyan herders caring for an apparently orphaned giraffe calf, prompting praise as well as calls for wildlife officials to assess its welfare. Separately, Milani, a premature giraffe who survived a C-section, has joined her herd at a Kansas wildlife park, while Toledo Zoo’s young giraffe Stanley has ventured outdoors with his herd.
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US Wildlife Sites Welcome Visitors
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Family-friendly wildlife outings range from Montpelier’s annual fall open house, with hayrides and nature activities, to close-up animal encounters at Georgia’s Hope Ranch Zoo. Other options include free-admission animal farms and sanctuaries in New York and Missouri’s Powder Valley nature center, which offers wildlife exhibits, trails and hands-on activities.
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 1h
Tree-Planting Efforts Span US Cities
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Communities in Rochester, Park City, Milwaukee and St. Louis are expanding tree cover through volunteer plantings and city-supported programs. The efforts aim to fill neighborhood tree gaps, restore streamside and wildlife habitat, and bring shade and other benefits to urban areas.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Wildlife Agencies Warn of Rising Bear Encounters
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Wildlife officials across several states warn that black bears are ranging more widely as they enter hyperphagia, increasing food intake and searching for calories before winter; reduced natural food supplies may further draw them into neighborhoods, campsites and roadways. Residents are urged to secure trash, pet food and other attractants, while staying alert—especially at dawn, dusk and when driving—to reduce dangerous encounters for people and bears.
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Owl Rescues, Sightings Span Three States
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Texas state trooper Raymond Torres rescued an injured great horned owl from the median of Interstate 10 near Van Horn and kept it safe until wildlife officials could take over. The owl, nicknamed Big Tejano, was transported to the El Paso Zoo for treatment.
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Comedy Wildlife Awards Unveil Finalists After Record Entries
Lifestyle
— Sep 30, 2026
The 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards announced finalists after receiving a record more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries, showcasing humorous images and videos of animals. Founded to use humor to build empathy for wildlife, the competition is supporting the Born Free Foundation’s conservation work this year.
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October Gardening Guides Cover Planting, Wildlife
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Garden experts recommend planting hardy flower seeds and bulbs such as calendula, campanula and daffodils in October for spring color. They also advise leaving coneflowers standing through winter, as their seedheads feed birds and add structure to the dormant garden.
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Your belief about ability decides who grows after failure
Parents, teachers, managers, and anyone stuck treating a setback as permanent proof get a clear map of why some people keep improving and others shut down.
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“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” — Roger Caras, Wildlife photographer and writer, 1928–2001
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— Sep 29, 2026
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Publications Spotlight Creatives Across US Cities
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Voyage’s regional profiles spotlight artists, entrepreneurs and community builders across Dallas, Jacksonville, Michigan and Raleigh, sharing how personal passions and life experiences inspired careers and local ventures. Their stories span creative work, health and wellness, food, farming, counseling and wildlife rescue, with recurring themes of resilience and service to others.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Ex-orphan Chaimu brings newborn Comet back to Ithumba stockades at dawn
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— Oct 3, 2026
At dawn, ex-orphan Chaimu brought newborn daughter Comet to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust keepers at Ithumba. Comet is the 95th known calf born to an ex-orphan; bull Chapa was her first.
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Hundreds of smuggled animals seized in Miami, Sicily
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A U.S. legal permanent resident arriving from Cuba was arrested at Miami International Airport after authorities found 10 live birds concealed in tubes sewn into his underwear. Separately, Italian authorities intercepted a Maltese man allegedly transporting 300 tortoises and 77 parrots in a car to Malta; 76 parrots were protected species, and the man faces charges related to animal welfare and wildlife-trade violations.
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U.S. Destinations Showcase Diverse Natural Wonders
Environment
— Sep 27, 2026
The articles spotlight nature-focused destinations across the United States, from Guadalupe Mountains National Park’s ancient fossil reef and Kaniksu National Forest’s lakes and wildlife to Olympic National Park’s celebrated quiet, Bellevue Beach Park on the Ohio River, and the remote reefs and rain forests of American Samoa’s national park. They highlight opportunities for hiking, water recreation, wildlife viewing and cultural experiences, with American Samoa especially notable for its low visitor numbers.
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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 3h
Wisconsin Line 5 Reroute Breaches Aquifer Near Marengo
Environment
— Oct 2, 2026
Construction on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute breached an aquifer near Wisconsin’s Marengo River, prompting state monitoring as the company says it is containing the water flow and assessing next steps. Tribal and environmental advocates criticized the work and urged stronger oversight, while the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission has raised concerns about water loss and potential impacts.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Bogong Moth Swarms Signal Rebound Across Australia
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— Sep 30, 2026
Endangered Bogong moths have returned in large swarms across southeastern Australia, reviving their annual migration to alpine caves after drought-driven population losses of about 99.5%. Scientists welcome the rebound and its benefits for wildlife such as the mountain pygmy-possum, while warning that habitat loss, pesticides and climate change remain threats.
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Two-Headed Turtle Hatchling Found on Cape Cod
Environment
— Sep 28, 2026
A rare two-headed diamondback terrapin hatchling discovered at a protected site on Cape Cod is doing well in wildlife care, swimming and eating. The congenital condition, known as bicephaly, is uncommon, though the center has cared for three such terrapins in six years.
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Yearling mountain goat settles near Bozeman church entrance
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— Sep 24, 2026
A young mountain goat wandered into the entryway of a Bozeman church, an unusually deep trip into town from its typical alpine habitat. Wildlife officials found it healthy, safely moved it, and released it in the Gallatin Range.
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Lawsuit Halts Border Wall at Texas Wildlife Refuge
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— Sep 14, 2026
A segment of border wall near the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Alamo, Texas remains incomplete after a lawsuit halted construction, underscoring how conservation areas and public lands intersect with security projects. The broader push to build a $46 billion border wall has faced multiple lawsuits and opposition across protected sites, with construction progressing at some sites while halted at others.
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Design each day against busyness and endless distraction
Knowledge workers whose calendars and phones fill before they choose anything get a small daily loop of testable habits instead of another life overhaul.
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MLB Weighs Grand Teton Park Regular-Season Game
Sports
— Sep 27, 2026
Major League Baseball has approached the Trump administration about staging a Field of Dreams-style game at Grand Teton National Park, with officials reportedly scouting possible stadium locations; no decision has been made, and the White House says it is not an administration priority. Local and conservation officials oppose building in the protected landscape, citing its importance to wildlife and the tradition of national parks.
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Cape Town Plans Permanent Confinement for 60 Baboons
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— Sep 17, 2026
Cape Town officials propose relocating about 60 chacma baboons to an Urban Wildlife Centre as an alternative to culling, arguing that urban encroachment has worsened human-wildlife conflicts and welfare concerns; the plan has triggered fierce protests from conservationists and residents who say wild baboons should roam free. Debates over how to manage baboons—relocation, culling, or coexistence—center on how to balance public safety, animal welfare, and the pressures of urban expansion, with calls to secure properties and reduce attractants as part of coexistence strategies.
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Backyard Bear Encounters Reported in Washington, North Carolina
World
— Sep 23, 2026
A 12-year-old boy in Bellingham, Washington, fought off a black bear that attacked him in his backyard; the bear then injured his father before fleeing, and both were treated for minor injuries. Wildlife officials have set a trap after the bear returned to the area, while the family says the encounter has not changed their view of the risks posed by local bears.
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Trump administration directs wildlife agency to ignore accidental species deaths
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— Sep 17, 2026
USFWS Director Nesvik’s Sept. 14 memo limits unlawful “take” to intentional harm, writing that felling a tree is not a take of roosting bats unless done to kill or capture them.
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Derek Foss
Focusing enforcement on intent should reduce pointless lawsuits against regular property owners.
Deer Entanglements Prompt Ohio Rescue, New Jersey Appeal
Environment
— Sep 20, 2026
Communities in New Jersey and Ohio are dealing with deer tangled in debris and hammocks, prompting calls to wildlife professionals and swift rescues by authorities. A first‑of‑its‑kind hammock rescue in North Canton highlights how responders are sawing or cutting away entanglements to release the animals safely.
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‘Put His 5-Year-Old In Danger’: Mullin Clashes With Margaret Brennan Over ICE Shooting Of Criminal Illegal
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 3h
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