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Netizens Applauded the Firefighters Who Rescued an Elk That Fell in an Ice Pond

Netizens Applauded the Firefighters Who Rescued an Elk That Fell in an Ice Pond

March 6, 2023March 3, 2023 Supertrooper Leave a comment

People who continue to serve the community with courage and dedication to ensure everyone’s safety are modern day heroes. It’s only right to applaud them, especially when they rescue others amidst a perilous situation. Firefighters are one of those heroes that need to be recognized. Even though they say it’s just part of their job, […]

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Otter left for dead after being hit by car and abandoned on Scots road

Otter left for dead after being hit by car and abandoned on Scots road

January 31, 2023January 28, 2023 Supertrooper 1 Comment

An otter was left for dead after being hit by a car on a road near Kinross. Ballo was struck by the vehicle just before Christmas, with motorists heartbreakingly driving over and past the poor animal before he was discovered by a member of the public injured on the roadside. Noticing his head was moving […]

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Watch the Nail-Biting Rescue Operation of an Anteater Who Napped on a Power Line

Watch the Nail-Biting Rescue Operation of an Anteater Who Napped on a Power Line

January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 Supertrooper Leave a comment

Finding animals in the most random places is an interesting experience, especially when you rarely see them around. Such encounters often happen where wild animals can freely roam around since they live nearby. You’d see them sitting on benches, visiting a store, walking on the roadside, etc. Humans will never miss a chance to capture […]

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Bewick’s swan population vanishing in Britain amid the climate crisis

Bewick’s swan population vanishing in Britain amid the climate crisis

January 26, 2023January 21, 2023 Supertrooper Leave a comment

Twenty years ago, before I moved to Somerset, a flock of Bewick’s swans would spend the winter months on the moor near my home. Elsewhere on the levels, flocks of several hundred could be found. Yet in the years since I have lived here, I have seen these elegant birds just a handful of times. […]

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This Woman Flew Across the Country to Adopt a Bird She Felt an Instant Connection With [Video]

This Woman Flew Across the Country to Adopt a Bird She Felt an Instant Connection With [Video]

December 2, 2022November 26, 2022 Supertrooper 1 Comment

When this woman saw this little bird on Instagram, she knew that she wanted to go save him and felt drawn to the bird. He was in serious condition, but she knew that she needed Munchkin in her life. The only problem was that she was in Maryland, and Munchkin was in San Diego. She […]

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What Are the Top 10 Jobs in Wildlife and Conservation Biology?

What Are the Top 10 Jobs in Wildlife and Conservation Biology?

November 29, 2022February 14, 2023 Supertrooper Leave a comment

Your love for the environment and wildlife can easily grow into something bigger and become your career. The field is full of exciting job titles. The best part is that you can work in a wide variety of industries. Choose an academic career, work for consulting firms, collaborate with nonprofits, or even join law enforcement—and […]

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Earth’s Wildlife Is In Trouble, But How Bad Is It?

Earth’s Wildlife Is In Trouble, But How Bad Is It?

November 2, 2022October 23, 2022 Supertrooper 1 Comment

Our planet’s wildlife is in danger. Each year, hundreds of species go extinct. But those are just the species we know about. Scientists don’t know exactly how dire the situation is for all life on Earth. Most countries lack national monitoring systems, making it difficult to reach a comprehensive figure. So, it’s difficult to count […]

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Coyote Rescued After Wandering into Middle School and Released Back into the Wild

Coyote Rescued After Wandering into Middle School and Released Back into the Wild

October 17, 2022October 15, 2022 Supertrooper 2 Comments

A Coyote was rescued and released after wandering into a bathroom stall in a California middle school this week. An Animal Services Officer with Riverside County safely removed the young male from the school and released him back into the wild. According to the Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS), a middle school in […]

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