Wildlife
Invasive species gang up on native crayfish
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Invasive mussels and crayfish in the Great Lakes are supporting each other to the detriment of the native crayfish.
Endangered wildlife
Wastewater deadzone kills mussels
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An extreme example in an Ontario river shows these mollusks are more sensitive to pollution than we knew.
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Great Lakes vulnerable to outbreak of fish virus
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A new study shows that large parts of the Great Lakes can host a virus responsible for thousands of fish deaths in the region.
Wildlife
Usually the villain, invasive species odd hero for native fish
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Cisco supported one of the largest fisheries in the Great Lakes before their collapse 60 years ago. They’re now mounting a comeback, and an invasive species is opening the door.
Endangered wildlife
Great Lakes mammoths may have starved after population explosion
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Demise of the predators that ate them may have led to their own downfall.
Birds
Tourists flock to see rare bird
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Kirtland’s warbler tours increase hotel stays, food and retail sales.
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Humidity could be key to understanding ticks and Lyme disease
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Ticks’ love of humidity could be behind the Lyme disease disparity in northern and southern states.
Wildlife
Birdwatchers celebrate two new birding trails in Michigan
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Michigan’s Northwest Lower Peninsula is a paradise for birdwatchers.
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Exotic menagerie runs afoul of Ohio regulators
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Officials obtained a court order and removed 11 animals from Kenneth Hetrick’s property.
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Unique lake trout could help restore Lake Michigan population
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The trout in Lake Michigan were once wiped out, but one strain might help bring them back.