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'We Were In Awe': Watch Rare Blue Whale Surface Next To Tour Boat In New England 'We Were In Awe': Watch Rare Blue Whale Surface Next To Tour Boat In New England
'We Were In Awe': Watch Rare Blue Whale Surface Next To Tour Boat In New England Anyone aboard a boat in northeastern Massachusetts on Monday, July 8, got a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse at the world's largest mammal: a blue whale in the wild.  Tour organizers gushed about the experience on the Cape Ann Whale Watch Facebook page shortly after returning to shore.  A video posted from the trip highlights the moment tourists learn they are seeing the elusive animal, sending cheers across the deck.  This is my 21st season with CAWW and today's 2 trips are right there in the top 3 if not THE top one! Today I got my... Posted by Cape Ann Whale Watch on Monday, July 8, 2024…

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by Josh Lanier
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New Year Of Bobcat Sightings Starts In New Canaan: Here's What To Do If You Spot One, DEEP Says New Year Of Bobcat Sightings Starts In New Canaan: Here's What To Do If You Spot One, DEEP Says
New Year Of Bobcat Sightings Starts In New Canaan: Here's What To Do If You Spot One, Deep Says The bobcat population, which was dwindling in the Northeast decades ago, now is very vibrant, with regular sightings being reported. One of the latest came on New Year's Day in New Canaan. The critter was on full display, showing off its distinct ears, and a rather feisty demeanor after being spotted in the backyard of a residence in town. As shown in the photos above, after then stretching its leg, the cat quickly plans an exit strategy. Generally, bobcats are about twice the size of an ordinary house cat, stand about 2 feet tall and weigh between 20 and 30 pounds. According to the Conn…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's How Many Bears Have Entered Homes Of CT Residents, Called ‘Unprecedented' By DEEP Here's How Many Bears Have Entered Homes Of CT Residents, Called ‘Unprecedented' By DEEP
Here's How Many Bears Have Entered Homes Of CT Residents, Called ‘Unprecedented' By Deep An “unprecedented” number of Connecticut residents have gotten up close and personal with black bears this summer inside their homes. Interactions between black bears and people are continuing their year-to-year rise, resulting in unprecedented numbers of complaints and requests for assistance, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced this week. DEEP said that the interactions have varied, including some bears entering homes or gravely injuring leashed and unleashed dogs. Earlier story - Man, Dog Bitten By Bear While Walking Connecticut Trail Acco…

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by Zak Failla
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Coyote Warnings Issued As Weather Warms Up, Sightings Start Up Again Coyote Warnings Issued As Weather Warms Up, Sightings Start Up Again
Coyote Warnings Issued As Weather Warms Up, Sightings Start Up Again With the weather warming up, local law enforcement agencies are warning area residents to be aware of the possibility of coyote sightings. Police in the area noted that “during this time of year, we tend to have an increase in coyote sightings. From March to May, coyotes typically have their pups and begin to look for more food. It’s important to know that coyotes are not exclusively nocturnal.”  Officials said that “with the onset of warmer weather, many resident coyotes will set up dens for pups that will arrive this spring. Coyotes are well adapted to suburban and even some urban en…

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by Zak Failla
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Atka, 'Most Magnificent Wolf' At South Salem Conservation Center, Dies Atka, 'Most Magnificent Wolf' At South Salem Conservation Center, Dies
Atka, 'Most Magnificent Wolf' At South Salem Conservation Center, Dies The staple at the Wolf Conservation Center in Northern Westchester died in his sleep over the weekend at 16 years old. Surrounded by his family at the South Salem facility, Atka died quickly and painlessly overnight on Saturday, Sept. 22. Staff at the Wolf Conservation Center called Atka, “the most magnificent wolf we have ever known.” According to staff members at the Wolf Conservation Center, “Atka is an Inuit name meaning guardian spirit, and his brilliant spirit lives on in those whose hearts he warmed, minds he opened, and souls he touched.” “While Atka leaves a hole in our lives so b…

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by Zak Failla
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Critically Endangered Wolf Pups Born At Beardsley Zoo Critically Endangered Wolf Pups Born At Beardsley Zoo
Critically Endangered Wolf Pups Born At Beardsley Zoo Need somewhere upbeat to visit this winter?  Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport has some howling good news: Three critically endangered wolf pups were born there Dec. 27, in a heated enclosure.  Zoo staff installed a discreet camera to observe the pups' progress. Images can be accessed by going to the CTBZoo Facebook page here:  "We have the best news to share today," the Connecticut zoo announced.  "Three maned wolf pups have joined our Zoo family! Mom (Bonita) gave birth to the pups on December 27, and since she and Dad (Paulo) have been excellent parents, the pups …

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by Jon Craig