Arthur Schubarth pleaded guilty to charges that he conspired to use tissue from a sheep illegally brought into the U.S. to clone that animal and then use the clone and its descendants to create a larger, hybrid species of sheep that would be more valuable for his captive hunting operations.
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Portland geese deformed by ‘unnaturally high-calorie diet’
Some geese are suffering from a condition called ‘Angel Wing,’ which is a malformation of their wings caused by a high calorie diet – namely, things like bread.
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Abandoned walrus calf is ‘ginormous puppy,’ getting 24/7 care in Alaska
The pup had either been abandoned or something happened to her mother.
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Suzie the black bear celebrates 30th birthday at Maine Wildlife Park in Gray
Keepers planned a day full of enrichment for Suzie while educating visitors about Maine’s black bear population.
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Hikers face charges for violating trail closure at Acadia National Park
Several trails at Acadia are closed for parts of each year to protect endangered peregrine falcons, which nest on cliffs.
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A 7-month-old kangaroo peeked out of its mom’s pouch at the Bronx Zoo
Another baby tree kangaroo can be seen at the Bronx Zoo after months of hiding in its mother’s pouch.
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Organizations work to keep conservation lands connected to save species
In 2002, Midcoast land trusts teamed up to save wildlife habitats. Decades and thousands of acres later, the acquisition process has changed to reflect the growing need for local housing.
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Birds flock to Merrymeeting Bay, a globally unique destination
A bird hike in Dresden shows off the diverse ecosystem that makes the area a globally significant bird habitat.
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‘We can have both’: Development, nature at center of debate over Brunswick logging effort
The Brunswick logging operation has raised concerns. Residents are shifting focus to what is within reach: environmental reparations and an intentional design plan for the future.
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Video of man smashing turtles at Portland cemetery triggers outrage, police investigation
Both Portland police and the Maine Warden Service are investigating the incident.