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Deaths of migrating whooping cranes spikeThe only naturally migrating whooping cranes died at about twice their normal rate last year and will likely see an overall drop in their numbers, a worrying sign for the once near-extinct bird.
Morris authorities offer reward for information on fires in Great Swamp refugeRewards are being offered for information about a spate of brush fires that have broken out recently in Harding Township, Morris County.
Senate passes bill to protect wildernessThe Senate on Thursday passed a long-delayed bill to set aside more than 2 million acres in nine states as protected wilderness, from a California mountain range to more than 1,000 miles of rivers.
Senate to consider new wilderness protectionsCongress is considering whether to set aside more than 2 million acres in nine states as wilderness in an early showdown that threatens to derail pledges by Senate leaders to work cooperatively as a new administration takes office.
Missing hiker is rescued in the Great SwampA Union County man who went missing Sunday evening in cold of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge was found early this morning, police said.
Union County hiker missing in the Great SwampA Union County man remains missing tonight after he wandered off a trail in the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge earlier in the evening, officials said.
Palin joins McCain for Mich. town hall meetingSarah Palin, cloistered since her surprise pick as the Republican Party's vice presidential candidate, symbolically butted in Wednesday night and answered her first question from a member of the public since joining the ticket.
Devising a political fix for U.S. energy woesJohn McCain generally favors measures to increase supply; Barack Obama's energy policy is more oriented to big subsides for non-oil sources, such as wind and biofuels. Neither has fully explained how greenhouse gas limits might complicate matters and add to costs.
Florida, the land of sunshine, fresh fruit and a cornucopia of colorful birds waiting to be enjoyed. Home to over 257 species of birds the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is a birders dream or in some cases, nightmare.
Arkansas: More than 1,300 Geese reported dead from possible Avian CholeraU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials announced today that 1,300-1,500 snow geese and Ross' geese have died in a suspected avian cholera outbreak at Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge.
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