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In the foreground, two cougar pawprints indent in the sand on a beach in the Pacific Northwest. In the distance, rocky sea stacks stand out in the ocean waves.

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Island-hopping cougars swim kilometres through icy water off US coast

Researchers were surprised when a young male cougar living in Washington state swam to a nearby island. They now suspect other local cougars are doing the same

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2MN9J35 A dead male humpback whale that, according tor town officials, washed ashore overnight is pictured on Long Island's south facing shore in Lido Beach, New York, U.S., January 30, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Segar

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Why are so many whales getting stranded on US beaches?

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A red-eyed tree frog in its Costa Rican rainforest home

Earth

Some of the stunning winners of the Sony World Photography Awards

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An aerial view of the derailment in Ohio on 8 February

Environment

Ohio train derailment: What we know about the toxic chemical spill

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Male and female stag beetles.

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How a log pile in your garden can be a haven for wildlife

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A moose

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What a meandering moose says about US wildlife protection efforts

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A pale gray and green parrot stands with its beak open, in the middle of a vocalisation

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Monk parakeets have unique ‘voices’ that may identify friends and foes

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Black Bear (Ursus americanus) male, North America

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Reports of Bigfoot rise when at least 900 black bears are in the area

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A dolphin swims in New York's East River, March 13, 2013. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES - Tags: ANIMALS ENVIRONMENT) - GM1E93E089M01

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Dolphins spotted swimming in New York City’s Bronx River

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Screenshot of livestream of bald eagles Jackie and Shadow nesting in a pine tree in California. Credit: Friends of Big Bear Valley

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Watch rare livestream of bald eagles nesting on eggs in California

Two eggs laid by a pair of nesting bald eagles in California are the latest symbol of success for the once-imperiled species

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Environment

Ranchers are using GPS-collars to herd livestock with virtual fences

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Environment

Protected areas in Britain fail to stop loss of insects and spiders

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Life

Endangered insects captured in vivid photographs

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Life

Lizards that survived wildfires are more alert to the sound of flames

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