wildlife /tags/wildlife wildlife en-US Copyright Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:59:19 GMT Wildlife rehabilitators treat birds one by one, as botulism outbreak at a Klamath refuge drags on /wildlife/2024-10-15/wildlife-rehabilitators-treat-birds-one-by-one-as-botulism-outbreak-at-a-klamath-refuge-drags-on A non-profit group fights an uphill battle to save the victims of a massive outbreak of avian botulism that continues to ravage waterfowl at one of the Klamath National Wildlife Refuges. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:59:19 GMT /wildlife/2024-10-15/wildlife-rehabilitators-treat-birds-one-by-one-as-botulism-outbreak-at-a-klamath-refuge-drags-on Juliet Grable Up to 55,000 birds have died in the Klamath Basin botulism outbreak /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-16/up-to-55-000-birds-have-died-in-the-klamath-basin-botulism-outbreak The outbreak of avian botulism at the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge has killed tens of thousands of migratory birds this summer. Conservation groups are waiting for cold weather to stop it. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:25:09 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-16/up-to-55-000-birds-have-died-in-the-klamath-basin-botulism-outbreak Erik Neumann What’s California on the verge of banning now? Octopus farming /politics-government/2024-08-18/whats-california-on-the-verge-of-banning-now-octopus-farming A bill that would make California the first state to ban commercial octopus farming is still alive in the Legislature. Animal rights activists say the practice is inhumane. Sun, 18 Aug 2024 14:23:02 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-18/whats-california-on-the-verge-of-banning-now-octopus-farming Jenna Peterson Officials search for source of oil that’s coated, killed Northwest coastal birds /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-05-21/officials-search-for-source-of-oil-thats-coated-killed-northwest-coastal-birds At least 10 birds covered with oil have been found along the Northwest coast between Long Beach, Washington, and Lincoln City, Oregon, since Sunday. Three of them died. Wed, 22 May 2024 02:23:35 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-05-21/officials-search-for-source-of-oil-thats-coated-killed-northwest-coastal-birds Courtney Sherwood Oregon researchers test wild animals for COVID-19 virus /health-and-medicine/2023-10-31/oregon-researchers-test-wild-animals-for-covid-19-virus Researchers with Oregon State University aim to test about 1,600 wild animals for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:14:56 GMT /health-and-medicine/2023-10-31/oregon-researchers-test-wild-animals-for-covid-19-virus April Ehrlich Coastal Oregon communities grappling with rise in elk population /wildlife/2023-06-02/coastal-oregon-communities-grappling-with-rise-in-elk-population Oregon's coastal communities are looking into elk culls to regulate their population. The question is: How many elk is too many elk? Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:59:24 GMT /wildlife/2023-06-02/coastal-oregon-communities-grappling-with-rise-in-elk-population Kristian Foden-Vencil New Oregon license plate ready to fund safe animal crossings /wildlife/2023-04-24/new-oregon-license-plate-ready-to-fund-safe-animal-crossings Proceeds from a new license plate in Oregon will fund two projects meant to help wildlife make it safely across busy highways. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:02:59 GMT /wildlife/2023-04-24/new-oregon-license-plate-ready-to-fund-safe-animal-crossings Jasmine Lewin Tiny parasite found in bighorn sheep lambs /wildlife/2023-02-06/tiny-parasite-found-in-bighorn-sheep-lambs A tiny parasite is killing bighorn lambs in the Northwest. A new study has identified a common parasite that’s causing stillborn births of lambs. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 14:07:30 GMT /wildlife/2023-02-06/tiny-parasite-found-in-bighorn-sheep-lambs Courtney Flatt Oregon bill would ban products made from kangaroos /wildlife/2023-01-20/oregon-bill-would-ban-products-made-from-kangaroos Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban the import and sale of products made from kangaroos. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 13:49:12 GMT /wildlife/2023-01-20/oregon-bill-would-ban-products-made-from-kangaroos Chris M Lehman Animal crossings over and under highways can save big dollars — not just lives — says new study /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-09-01/animal-crossings-over-and-under-highways-can-save-big-dollars-not-just-lives-says-new-study Collisions between vehicles and large animals, like deer, are not only scary. The medical, car repair and cleanup costs really add up. That's according to a new study out of Washington State University that supports the case for building more wildlife crossings on highways. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:30:54 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-09-01/animal-crossings-over-and-under-highways-can-save-big-dollars-not-just-lives-says-new-study Tom Banse