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Rare lemur quadruplets born at zoo

Rare lemur quadruplets born at zoo

By Dean Murray A Devon wildlife charity is celebrating a "baby boom" following the birth of four critically endangered red-ruffed lemurs. Shaldon Wildlife Trust welcomed quadruplets, born on May 4 to mother Eka and father Nero, and says it represents a significant milestone for the European breeding

Gallatin River reopens near Markley Bridge in Big Sky

Gallatin River reopens near Markley Bridge in Big Sky

BIG SKY, Mont. — A stretch of the Gallatin River near Markley Bridge has reopened after an emergency closure tied to a U.S. Forest Service bridge replacement project, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Park (FWP) announced. The closure had been in place for public safety during parts of the Markley Bridge

'Death by 1,000 cuts': threats and solutions to habitat fragmentation

Hillary Rosner passed three dead ungulates in the span of a few miles along I-90 as she drove from Missoula to Bozeman for her book tour. Ever since she started reporting on “Roam: Wild Animals and the Race to Repair Our Fractured World,” Rosner said her perception of the

FWP to auction confiscated antlers, hides and horns

National Auction will host event at MetraPark on June 27

Yale study reveals animals changing behavior thanks to humans

Yale study reveals animals changing behavior thanks to humans

By Stephen Beech Animals in the wild are changing their behavior after watching humans, reveals new research. Up to two-thirds of species — including deer, raccoons and birds — are changing their behavioral patterns in response to seeing people in their natural environment, say scientists. An analysis of millions of animal

Collaboration over conflict on the Dearborn River | Alex Leone

In Montana, we are fortunate to have incredible access to our world-class waterways. This hard-fought public access is the result of decades of conflict, compromise and old-fashioned Montana values. In addition to having some of the best stream access laws in the West, Montana is exponentially privileged

Tiny DNA samples could help crack down on illegal wildlife trafficking

Tiny DNA samples could help crack down on illegal wildlife trafficking

By Stephen Beech Tiny samples of DNA can "pinpoint" hotspots and trade routes of the illegal wildlife trade, reveals new research. Technology could help dismantle lucrative poaching networks, say scientists. Pangolins are among the most poached wildlife, accounting for almost a third of recorded international seizures in recent