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A recent study conducted by Greenpeace in collaboration with researchers from local and Taiwanese universities has found that microplastic particles are prevalent in the waste samples of Hong Kong wildlife. The study analyzed 100 faeces samples from seven different locations in 2022 and discovered that 85% of these samples contained
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Montana Fish and Game wardens are investigating sightings of a black bear sow and her two cubs in a Butte neighborhood early Tuesday morning. The bears have been spotted feeding on garbage cans and were last seen near West Elementary School and Steel Street. Residents have been urged to remain
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is relocating the Copper Creek wolf pack, consisting of two adults and at least three pups, due to ongoing livestock depredation in Grand County. Since their reintroduction in December 2023, the wolves have been linked to the deaths of 15 cattle and nine sheep. The
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Researchers from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and the Alaska Whale Foundation have found that humpback whales in Southeast Alaska use sophisticated hunting techniques involving the creation and manipulation of "bubble nets" to capture krill. This behavior places humpback whales among the rare group of animals known
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South Africa's last zoo elephant, Charlie, has been released into the wild after 40 years in captivity. The 42-year-old elephant, originally captured in 1984 from Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, spent years performing tricks at the Boswell Wilkie Circus before being moved to the National Zoological Gardens
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Indiana Landmarks has released its 2024 10 Most Endangered list, highlighting historic sites at risk due to neglect, new development, and lack of funding. The list aims to advocate for these sites, educate the public about their significance, and raise funds for critical repairs. Among the newly named endangered sites
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A young Barbary macaque escaped from Salem Monkey Mountain wildlife park near Lake Constance in southern Germany, causing concern in the local community. The animal was last seen near a motorway in the town of Uhldingen-Mühlhofen and was later found in an apple tree at a camping area. Park manager
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The spectacled owl (Pulsatrix perspicillata), known as the buho de anteojos or oropopo in Spanish, is a large and powerful nocturnal bird found in Costa Rica. Averaging around 19 inches tall and weighing about 2 pounds, with females slightly larger than males, these owls are characterized by their dark brown
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Vivo has expanded its V series portfolio in India with the launch of the V40 and V40 Pro smartphones. Both models feature a triple camera setup, including a 50MP ZEISS Co-Engineered Camera System. The V40 series includes a 50MP OIS Main Camera, a 50MP XIS Telephoto Portrait Camera, and a