regions of the united states
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The Wild Plan to Save 17 Million Salmon From California’s Megadrought by Driving Them to Sea
Usually, California’s iconic (and endangered) Chinook salmon hatch in freshwater bodies and then swim out to sea for most of their adult lives. But this year, Chinook populations in the state’s Central Valley will be hitching a ride downstream because severe drought conditions have made their traditional path untenable.
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This Bobcat Family Calling a Burned Out Tree Home Is All of Us
In a part of California badly scorched by the devastating Woolsey Fire, the National Park Service found three bobcat kittens — bobkittens, if you will — inside the charred cavity of an oak tree. It’s a sweet sign that animals are finding ways to adapt to the climate crisis, but also a sad reminder that…
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Montana’s Governor Killed a Yellowstone Wolf
The governor of Montana killed a grey wolf in violation of state hunting laws, according to documents obtained by the Mountain West News Bureau. Dude just got into office in January, and now he’s got a warning from state wildlife officials. Incredible start to a new term!
