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Critiquing the Emperor in Grizzly Country
Dr. David Mattson, 1954-2025
Biologist David Mattson remembered for career of iconoclastic science on predators.
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NEWS: In Short
Wyoming Wildlife: Game and Fish Releases Revised Fencing Guide
Countless miles of fencing across the West can cause barriers for wildlife migrations
Third edition of landowner handbook reflects updates in research and wildlife-friendly fencing options.
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In Tragic Week for Grizzlies, Food-Conditioned Adult Euthanized in Yellowstone, Grand Teton Cubs Killed by Older Bear
A grizzly paw print on a dumpster in Yellowstone National Park
The Yellowstone bear’s behavior, while
considered rare and exceptional, spells danger for grizzlies across the Greater
Yellowstone Ecosystem.
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Montana's Nighttime Sky Hunters Under Watch
The disappearing common nighthawk
Nighthawks and poorwills are nocturnal birds whose populations are cratering. Now, citizen scientists are joining Montana Audubon and FWP to track the decline of these two aerial insectivores.
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ESA's ‘Harm’: What’s In a Word?
Canada lynx are among many species whose habitat could be harmed if FWS changes "harm" definition in the ESA
FWS proposes dropping ‘harm’ from Endangered Species Act regulations to speed up economic development on critical habitat.
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The Phantom of the Rockies
Between human development, a warming climate and battles to remain on the endangered species list, the rare wolverine faces stiff challenges
Chasing wolverines on and off the endangered species list.
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Putting the Heat on Charismatic Microfauna
The "armored" Yellowstone tiger beetle thrives in 120-degree thermal pools
A Yellowstone beetle’s secret for withstanding scalding thermal pools could revolutionize human insulation.
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