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Environmentalists’ lawsuit to halt ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ filed in wrong court, Florida official says

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Environmentalists’ lawsuit to halt ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ filed in wrong court, Florida official says

Beef prices have soared in the US — and not just during grilling season

Beef prices have soared in the US — and not just during grilling season

Bees have some ways to cope with a warming Earth, but researchers fear for their future

Bees have some ways to cope with a warming Earth, but researchers fear for their future

Arctic birders combat impact of climate change and avian flu on delicate ecosystem

Arctic birders combat impact of climate change and avian flu on delicate ecosystem

Crews work to contain petroleum spill in Washington after tanker truck accident

Crews work to contain petroleum spill in Washington after tanker truck accident

How a federal monument’s new welcome center in Maine honors Native Americans

How a federal monument’s new welcome center in Maine honors Native Americans

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Tanker truck crashes and spills fuel into a creek on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula

Tanker truck crashes and spills fuel into a creek on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula

Discovery ‘Shark Week’ has breaching great whites, looks back at ‘Jaws’ and starts with some dancing

Discovery ‘Shark Week’ has breaching great whites, looks back at ‘Jaws’ and starts with some dancing

Puppies rescued from flood-stricken Texas arrive at Chicago shelter

Puppies rescued from flood-stricken Texas arrive at Chicago shelter

Teens, screens, time pressure and other challenges to navigate on a family road trip

Teens, screens, time pressure and other challenges to navigate on a family road trip

Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat

Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat

Australian prime minister indulges in panda diplomacy as state visit in China nears end

Australian prime minister indulges in panda diplomacy as state visit in China nears end

‘You can’t spray your way out of the problem’: Md. winemaker on fighting spotted lanternflies

‘You can’t spray your way out of the problem’: Md. winemaker on fighting spotted lanternflies

Ground squirrels are taking over a North Dakota city and officials are not amused

Ground squirrels are taking over a North Dakota city and officials are not amused

Photos of the giant rats leading land mine detection efforts in Cambodia

Photos of the giant rats leading land mine detection efforts in Cambodia

Some Australian dolphins use sponges to hunt fish, but it’s harder than it looks

Some Australian dolphins use sponges to hunt fish, but it’s harder than it looks

Nature’s light show: Why this summer’s fireflies are lighting up the DC region

Nature’s light show: Why this summer’s fireflies are lighting up the DC region

New York carriage horse’s collapse spurs a criminal trial

New York carriage horse’s collapse spurs a criminal trial

Conservationists release rehabilitated vultures back into the wild on South African mountain

Conservationists release rehabilitated vultures back into the wild on South African mountain

Unexpected medical issue grounds Isle Royale wolf-moose survey

Unexpected medical issue grounds Isle Royale wolf-moose survey

Native American teens kayak major US river to celebrate removal of dams and return of salmon

Native American teens kayak major US river to celebrate removal of dams and return of salmon

Forget the calendar: This method reveals the ideal time to tackle garden pests

Forget the calendar: This method reveals the ideal time to tackle garden pests

Farmer killed in water buffalo attack, Oklahoma police say

Farmer killed in water buffalo attack, Oklahoma police say

Bald eagle’s new status as the official US bird brings pride and hope to many Native Americans

Bald eagle’s new status as the official US bird brings pride and hope to many Native Americans

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