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New York wildlife rehabilitators struggle as demand outpaces growth

By Times Union

Despite doubling licenses since 2019 to 2,252 volunteers, experienced rehabilitators work longer hours with more rescue calls

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A trail camera set up by DEC captured this image of the moose on June 29. Photo courtesy of DEC

DEC euthanizes ailing bull moose that closed Goodman Mountain trail

By Mike Lynch

Trail closure continues as DEC studies the area to evaluate moose's range and foraging habits

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Moose rules Goodman Mountain: DEC refuses to elaborate on when closure might end

By Brenne Sheehan

No resolution in sight for trail restriction as state officials remain tight-lipped on reopening timeline

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The moose that won’t move: DEC closes Goodman Mt. trail after bull moose settles in

By Brenne Sheehan

State officials closed the trail for now, citing safety concerns for both hikers and the animal

DEC plans ‘reclamation’ of Echo Pond, killing fish so others may thrive 

By Zachary Matson

Longstanding practice aims to restore brook trout 

A taxidermist mounted the Cherry Valley wolf for the New York State Museum.

Environmentalists want lynx, cougars, wolves added to New York’s wildlife action plan

By Mike Lynch

Environmentalists say state should plan for return of apex predators.

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From bear incidents to butterfly protections: 2024’s wildlife stories

By Mike Lynch

Tragic bear incident sparked community concerns about wildlife interactions

A monarch butterfly stands on a coneflower

New protections could help save declining monarch butterflies

By Mike Lynch

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list monarch butterflies as threatened.

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Chronic wasting disease discovery in Adirondack region raises concerns for wildlife

By Mike Lynch

State officials are investigating a case of chronic wasting disease that was found in a captive deer late last week. 

Pollinator haven: New life for capped Indian Lake landfill 

By Chloe Bennett

State grant will fund AdkAction project

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