Wildlife experts have reached an impasse in their investigation into how a gray wolf managed to travel to southern Michigan for the first time in over a century. The wolf, killed in January by a hunter who claimed to have mistaken it for a coyote, has left experts perplexed. While gray wolves are commonly found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with an estimated population … [Read more...] about No charges in killing of gray wolf in southern Michigan. Experts stumped about how it got there.
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Scientists finally figure out why hundreds of gray whales keep washing up dead along US coasts
For decades, scientists have grappled with the puzzling phenomenon of mass gray whale deaths along the US coasts. A recent study may provide answers, shedding light on the role of Arctic sea ice in these mysterious die-offs. Since the 1980s, three mortality events have afflicted the gray whale population off the North American coast, resulting in a 15% to 25% decline each … [Read more...] about Scientists finally figure out why hundreds of gray whales keep washing up dead along US coasts
Can You Spot The Completely Camouflaged Great Gray Owl In This Photo?
In the vast expanse of nature, there are creatures that have mastered the art of concealment, and one such magnificent example is captured in an awe-inspiring image by bird and nature photographer Alan Murphy. Nestled among the spruce and pine trees of the Canadian forests, a great gray owl seems to dissolve into the background, revealing just how inconspicuous nature's top … [Read more...] about Can You Spot The Completely Camouflaged Great Gray Owl In This Photo?
The Mighty Gray Wolf Has Been Observed in The Sacred Black Hills For The First Time Since 1800
The wolf returns an earnest stare to the camera before darting into the safety and privacy of the aspen and pine-filled forest. In this day and age, wolves in South Dakota? Isn't it impossible? Apparently not, since a video clearly shows a gray wolf prowling the Black Hills. "Most likely, it's a lone male passing through," said John Kanta, regional wildlife manager for … [Read more...] about The Mighty Gray Wolf Has Been Observed in The Sacred Black Hills For The First Time Since 1800
The First Animal to Ever Ask an Existential Question Is This African Gray Parrot
Alex the African gray parrot, have you heard of him? Dr. Irene Pepperberg's collaborator and test subject for 30 years during her research into animal psychology, notably that of birds, was this groundbreaking bird. Birds were not thought to be clever animals before she began her research with Alex (on account of their walnut-sized brains). In reality, the term "bird brain" was … [Read more...] about The First Animal to Ever Ask an Existential Question Is This African Gray Parrot