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There were lots of opportunities to watch coyotes in Yellowstone. I’ve read that their population decreased after the wolves returned so maybe we were just in the right spots to see them. They often scavenge on remains of wolf kills. There was a dead, probably winter-killed bison near the road and each time we drove […] …

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A young whale whose carcass washed up in the Philippines died of “dehydration and starvation” after consuming 40 kilograms (88 pounds) of plastic bags, scientists have found. Marine biologist and environmentalist Darrell Blatchley told CNN that the juvenile male Cuvier’s beaked whale was found “showing signs of being emaciated and dehydration” and had been “vomiting… via …

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https://www.youtube.com/embed/kz6GQHlbyII?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent Source: The Donkey Sanctuary Donkeys naturally avoid showing distress, meaning it isn’t always easy to see they are suffering. Donkeys and mules are put to work in tourism all over the world, whether used as taxis, for treks or to carry luggage. While The Donkey Sanctuary does not actively promote the use of donkeys …

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San Diego lifeguards are reminding beachgoers entering the ocean to shuffle their feet to avoid painful encounters with stingrays. The lifeguards posted on their Facebook page last weekend that the stingrays “are out in full force.” Round rays common in California coastal shallows are typically partially buried in sand while hunting prey. When stepped on,… via …

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https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ftim.whitrow%2Fposts%2F10218814588294000&width=500 It can get pretty hot in Australia. Just ask this adorable koala who found refuge in an air conditioned car on Monday. Tim Whitrow, a winemaker, was surprised to be greeted by the furry friend as he checked on his fruit in the New Alluca Wine Vineyard in the South of Australia. Whitrow explained in… …

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A WestJet aircraft lands on Runway 24R at Los Angeles International Airport on March 18, 2019. (Credit: LAX) Travelers going through Los Angeles International Airport can expect to be treated to a spectacular but rare sight upon takeoff or landing: a super bloom. The large expanse of wildflowers recently began blooming across the airfield complex,… via …

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Nearly 14,000 feet below the surface of the South Pacific, a remote-controlled research craft has glimpsed the hull of an aircraft carrier, the USS Wasp, that hadn’t been seen since 1942. The USS Wasp, far left, rides at anchor in 1945 in the Western Pacific advance base at Ulithi, Caroline Islands, along with other Super… via …

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