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Wolves Near Chernobyl Develop Cancer-Resistant Genes

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These wolves are exposed to radiation levels over six times the safety limit for humans, showing altered immune systems and genetic changes that protect against cancer. submitted by /u/qqlan [link] [comments]

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Civic Action in Opposition to the removal of protections under Endangered Species Act

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Hello all, I came across this on the Human Society website: [link] ​ It appears that the House of Representatives are looking to remove protections for certain animals in this case gray wolves and grizzly bears. We can contact our legislators to express our opposition.

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Why don't Pumas/Mountain Lions/Lynx form packs?

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It seems like creating packs is the best survival method for animals and humans. which are also animals) On Netflix's "Predators" they show a Puma family that doesn't form a pack but it seems like life in a group would be a lot easier. submitted by /u/J0E_Blow [link] [comments]

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Thought experiment

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If you put some animals (both wild and domestic) on an island and left them there to roam free and we come back after a few years who would survive. They are much more independent and still behave similarly to wild cats they are still pets and rely on humans to survive. Would suprisngly rodents and small animals.

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Greece: Oliver the Husky

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Info: A brutal and deathly animal abuse and raped of a husky named "Oliver" was reported the previous November in 2023. Only human hands are possible to do such things! Tola confirmed the human abuse but everyone else tried to make her to look wrong! Various protests happened with people demanding justice!

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Wolves & Eagles No Longer Endangered in Michigan?

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Since 1976, Michigan's endangered and threatened species listing has been modified only six times--a fact [DNR's former endangered species coordinator, Todd} Hogrefe attributed to the tremendous amount of time and effort it takes DNR staff to decide which animals to include and which to leave out.

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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

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Now, in 21st century America, we’re entertaining new considerations, in keeping with our modern understanding of wild animals and conservation. A new willingness among scientists to consider certain moral and ethical implications with respect to wild animals, where previously utilitarian ideas prevailed, including ideas of intrinsic value.

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