WILDLIFE RESEARCH

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Dec 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Fresh Start for Adirondack's Loon Conservation

The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation has a new leader in science and conservation. Lizz Schuyler, a local expert, is taking the reins. She's no stranger to the Adirondacks, having grown up in the Pottersville/Schroon Lake area. Her journey in wildlife science started close to home and took he

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Sep 18 2025SCIENCE

Chimps on a Fruity Tip: The Boozy Side of Jungle Life

In the heart of Uganda and Côte d’Ivoire, chimpanzees have a secret: they’re sipping on nature’s cocktail. These wild chimps munch on about 10 pounds of fruit daily, which happens to be fermented and packed with alcohol. Scientists found that this fruity feast contains around 14 grams of pure ethano

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Jul 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Caribou Care: How Food Choices Impact Recovery

Caribou in British Columbia's Interior face a tough road to recovery. Researchers are now urging a closer look at how the food given to caribou in maternity pens affects their health and chances of survival in the wild. Caribou have a unique diet. They love lichen, a plant-like organism that grows

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Feb 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unusual sighting of black wolves in a Polish forest

In the lush, green forests of Poland, a rare sight caught the eye of wildlife researchers. First, a camera was set up to keep an eye on beavers. But instead of flipping, beavers it picked up wolves. Two black wolves, with fur as dark as night, that researchers say are likely siblings. So the camera

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