Some geese are suffering from a condition called ‘Angel Wing,’ which is a malformation of their wings caused by a high calorie diet – namely, things like bread.
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Suzie the black bear celebrates 30th birthday at Maine Wildlife Park in Gray
Keepers planned a day full of enrichment for Suzie while educating visitors about Maine’s black bear population.
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Hikers face charges for violating trail closure at Acadia National Park
Several trails at Acadia are closed for parts of each year to protect endangered peregrine falcons, which nest on cliffs.
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Organizations work to keep conservation lands connected to save species
In 2002, Midcoast land trusts teamed up to save wildlife habitats. Decades and thousands of acres later, the acquisition process has changed to reflect the growing need for local housing.
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Birds flock to Merrymeeting Bay, a globally unique destination
Bird hike in Dresden shows diverse ecosystem that makes the area a globally significant bird habitat.
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Video of man smashing turtles at Portland cemetery triggers outrage, police investigation
Both Portland police and the Maine Warden Service are investigating the incident.
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High levels of forever chemicals in Maine birds add to concern about food chain
Researchers in Maine are trying to understand how perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are affecting fish, birds and mammals.
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Celebrity handbag designer sentenced to 18 months for smuggling crocodile handbags into U.S.
Her accessories were used by celebrities from Britney Spears to the cast of the ‘Sex and the City’ TV series.
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Saco River Wildlife Center, already outgrowing space to care for wild animals, enters its busy season
The wildlife rehabilitation center in Limington treated more than 900 animals last year – everything from squirrels and mice to bats and porcupines.
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What to know and how to get involved in animal rescue efforts
For more information on what to know and do when encountering orphaned, sick or injured wildlife, go to this website provided by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. To contact, donate or volunteer for Maine Wildlife Transport, or for more information, go to: www.mainewildlifetransport.com/ To contact, donate or volunteer for Wilderness Miracles, or […]