State captures bear that raided Lake Colden campsites
July 6, 2020
On Monday morning the state captured the large male black bear at Marcy Dam and planned to kill it because of its strong conditioning to human foods.
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July 6, 2020
On Monday morning the state captured the large male black bear at Marcy Dam and planned to kill it because of its strong conditioning to human foods.
By Phil Brown
May 6, 2020
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December 17, 2019
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October 9, 2019
In early October, Wildlife Veterinarian and Biologist Nina Schoch led a group of enthusiasts to catch, study and band Northern Saw-whet owls after dark at the John Brown Farm state historic site in Lake Placid in the Adirondacks.
By Phil Brown
August 21, 2019
This summer the state Department of Environmental Conservation released spruce grouse in the area of Blue Mountain Road. The birds were captured in Maine and Ontario.
July 10, 2019
Two river otters that were first captured by crayfish farmers in Louisiana have found a home at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake.
By Mike Lynch
April 10, 2019
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January 4, 2019
The Adirondack Explorer’s next “Views of the Park” photo contest theme will showcase animal tracks in the Adirondack Park.
By Mike Lynch
October 17, 2018
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