Catch of the Day
Michigan gets new state veterinarian
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Chronic Wasting Disease and tuberculosis in Michigan’s deer herd are among the priorities of Michigan’s new state veterinarian.
Wildlife
Dead deer data help detect wasting disease
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The technique helps speed the detection of Chronic Wasting Disease.
Fish
Michigan natural resource program raises salmon, sells surplus
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Once the DNR’s egg take needs are met, the agency sells surplus salmon to the public.
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Recording lures endangered bird to Wisconsin woods
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Playback project helps diversify population of endangered Kirtland’s warblers.
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Biodiversity surprise: Scientists puzzled by martens’ return to Isle Royale
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Martens were historically abundant on Isle Royale but, as valuable furbearers, were heavily trapped until 1917 when the last recorded specimen was found. Now they’re back, and scientists aren’t sure how they got there.
Wildlife
Toledo zoo announces Maumee River sturgeon program
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The Toledo Zoo is inviting citizens to participate in the reintroduction of the lake sturgeon into the Maumee River.
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Minnesota man charged with smuggling turtles in packages marked as toys
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Details scant in grand jury indictment regarding attempt to illegally ship 38 box turtles to Hong Kong.
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Ideal conditions lead to firefly boom
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If you’ve been noticing more fireflies in your backyard this summer, you’re not alone.
Wildlife
Piping plovers face new threat in the Great Lakes
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A new predator has emerged for piping plovers in the Great Lakes.