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Points North: Birds of Paradise
-Alison Vilag pays attention for a living. She counts migrating ducks at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, near Paradise, Michigan. It’s key to getting a pulse on different bird populations. But for Alison, counting ducks is more than just science – it’s an escape from the expectations of others.
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Points North: Leave it to Beavers?
-States in the Great Lakes kill beavers and remove dams on select rivers and streams. They’re doing it, in part, for anglers. But some people are not on board with that.
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The Endangered Species Act turns 50: Congress is working to weaken it
-The U.S. Senate has approved three changes to remove protections from threatened and endangered wildlife.
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Bill aims to allow backyard wildlife feeding, but critics fear deer disease
-State Rep. Ken Borton wants to allow recreational wildlife and bird feeding to be protected. He said the intent is to allow feeding of squirrels and other small animals. But state wildlife officials say that would encourage deer and elk to congregate, spreading disease.
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Frogs, salamanders, and fairy shrimp are appearing at a vernal pool near you
-Vernal pools in forests are critical to a number of species, including wood frogs and newts. Not all vernal pools are protected from destruction.
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Great Lakes Wildlife: The Great Lakes Now Episode Quiz
-Test your knowledge on a small, venomous catfish, a Great Lakes docuseries and “The Catch.”
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Extinctions, shrinking habitat spur ‘rewilding’ in cities
-Animal and plant species are dying off at an alarming rate. Their plight is stirring calls for “rewilding” places where they thrived until driven out by development, pollution and climate change.
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New stamps celebrate NOAA marine sanctuaries’ landscapes and marine life
-A Great Lakes national marine sanctuary is included in a new collection of U.S. postage stamps.