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2,800+ wolves killed, nearly $10 million spent and 15 caribou herds still at risk: Why scientists say British Columbia is targeting the wrong problem

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2,800+ wolves killed, nearly $10 million spent and 15 caribou herds still at risk: Why scientists say British Columbia is targeting the wrong problem

Since 2015, British Columbia has killed 200-300 wolves annually to help endangered caribou populations recover. Recently, the provincial government has proposed extending its decade-long wolf cull program by five more years in areas that are home to 15 declining woodland caribou herds. But according to scientists, the deforestation, not the wolves, is the main driver … Read more

Lindsay Clancy-Ted Bundy comparison post sparks ‘culture problem’ debate: ‘The double standard is glaring’

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Attorney Kevin Reddington and defendant Lindsay Clancy listen to Judge William Sullivan, on the day the jury in her murder trial said to Judge Sullivan that they cannot reach a verdict, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, U.S., September 1, 2026. Greg Derr/Pool (via REUTERS)

Content creator Cam Higby has compared the Ted Bundy and Lindsay Clancy’s cases, sparking a debate about a “culture problem.” While on one hand supporters have been backing the mom on trial, others have called for harsh consequences if she is found not guilty. Attorney Kevin Reddington and defendant Lindsay Clancy listen to Judge William … Read more

Scientists turned plastic bottles and corn waste into protein-rich cookies; the food could help tackle hunger problem and also feed space crews

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Scientists turned plastic bottles and corn waste into protein-rich cookies; the food could help tackle hunger problem and also feed space crews

The technology could also potentially be used in places such as submarines and future human settlements on the Moon or Mars (American chemical society photo) Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU Carbondale) are working on a technology that turns plastic waste from a water bottle into part of a cookie. For this, they programmed … Read more

A Texas homeowner thought they had a snake problem. Then more than 20 rattlesnakes emerged from beneath the house

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A Texas homeowner thought they had a snake problem. Then more than 20 rattlesnakes emerged from beneath the house

A routine wildlife-removal call in Aledo, Texas, turned into a startling discovery when specialists found more than 20 rattlesnakes living beneath a home. The homeowners had initially sought help with what appeared to be a typical animal-removal problem, but snake wrangler Sheila Taber soon realised the situation was far more serious. As the team worked … Read more