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Close up photo of hawk.

Boise, Idaho—Smartphone App to Aid Raptor Conservation

For the last five years, the Boise, Idaho, based Peregrine Fund has collaborated with researchers in Africa on a pilot project called the African Raptor ...
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Photo of caribou crossing the road with mountains in the background.

North Idaho—Lawsuit Launched to Protect Mountain Caribou

Conservation groups issued a formal notice in February of their intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to finalize endangered species ...
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Tundra Swan Festival on Saturday, March 16

When you think of eastern Washington, your first thoughts may not include elegant swans. Pend Oreille County, located in the northeast corner of the state ...
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Photo of jogger running across bridge in Turnbull.

Where to Look for Animal Tracks in Spokane and North Idaho

There are many great places to find wildlife tracks this winter, including our two local wildlife refuges. Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, located in the channeled ...
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Snowshoe Hare tracks in snow.

Hunt for Animal Tracks on Snowy Hikes

When the snow falls it creates a great opportunity to get outside and look for signs of our region’s abundant wildlife. Taking time to identify ...
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Grizzly mama and cubs roam free in Denali National Park.

What to do if You Encounter a Bear

What would you do if you came face to face with a grizzly bear? You may have just a second to react—like 0.7 seconds if ...
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Photo of the firebug, Pyrrhocoris Apterus, after the winter thaw.

Stayin’ Alive: How Insects Survive Winter

As the temperatures drop, we begin gearing up for winter. We layer up our clothes and split wood to keep our houses warm. If you ...
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Photo of lynx.

Canada Lynx: Wizened Cat of the Woods

I have seen a fair amount of wildlife in my time as a field ecologist and wilderness trip leader, but I have only caught one ...
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Photo of dead trees in grassy area.

How a Changing Climate Affects Our Forests

With global temperatures on the rise, forests in our region are changing and are expected to change even more. Forests make up nearly half of ...
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