Coeur d'Alene Press • 3rd July 2026

Wildfire risk grows where homeowners let cheatgrass take the ground

Anyone living in a rural Western area faces increased wildfire risk due to the presence of cheatgrass, an invasive species that creates a blanket of combustible fuel. It dries faster than surrounding plants and has strong seeds that survive fires, but homeowners can create defense zones by clearing it out. Further protect yourself with proper weed control, native planting, and the strategic use of some animals.The National Wildlife Federation states that invasive species are the main risk for 42...

Bossip • 26th February 2026

Why Supervised Outdoor Time Can Benefit Indoor Cats

While being outside didn’t help Pinky the Cat, some supervised outdoor time is essential for indoor cats that live exclusively inside a home. Despite the domestication that keeps them free from predators and traffic, these cats still have natural instincts like hunting and climbing that careful outdoor time can provide. While your cat may not be a dog, it doesn’t mean mental stimulation and physical exercise aren’t necessary, as cats can also battle obesity and boredom.

The Cool Down • 24th September 2025

Recovering baby rhino strikes up unlikely friendship with sheep named Frank: 'An important part of wildlife conservation'

South Africa: The Good News reports a new local celebrity couple. The Shamwari Private Game Reserve's Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre's matchmaking has given an orphan animal a new lease on life, thanks to a new furry — well, woolly — friend named Frank.

The Cool Down • 19th August 2025

Experts thrilled as underwater camera captures glimpse of nearly extinct shark: 'A rare and exciting encounter'

Video surveillance from Welsh conservationists has captured the first fleeting glimpse of a severely endangered shark since 2021, according to the Guardian.

The Cool Down • 7th June 2025

Officials consider reintroducing fierce predator to wild after century-long absence: 'We need hope right now'

"If we bring it back, it reminds us of a new future."The Guardian reported news of hopes for more bear sightings following a new feasibility report. The study focuses on the possible return of California's state animal: the grizzly bear.


Have you noticed the grizzly bear on the California state flag? The massive animal was once abundant in the state and a mascot of resilience during the revolt against Mexico before disappearing from the area. As many as 10,000 of these bears roamed the state...

The Cool Down • 27th May 2025

Experts uncover disturbing reason behind rising shark incidents: 'The responsibility … needs to be reversed'

It's natural to be awestruck by wildlife sightings, but if this isn't done carefully, viewers may be literally struck by the animals. Unfortunately, instances of this are increasing as more tourists seek selfies with wild animals like sharks, PetaPixel reported.

The Cool Down • 16th May 2025

Officials announce unconventional new program using highly trained dogs: 'Biological bulldozer'

Dogs have continuously proved their loyalty to humans and amazing ability to be dependable worker animals. That's why the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions has a grant for experienced dog handlers to work with canines on the hunt for invasive species.

The Cool Down • 28th January 2025

Search and rescue teams partner with cadaver dogs to find victims of the Los Angeles wildfires

Dogs have long earned the moniker of "man's best friend." As displayed in the actions of K-9 dogs, who sometimes work as cadaver dogs, they continue to be loyal to humans through life and death.

The Cool Down • 13th January 2025

Scientists uncover alarming new threat to survival of gentle Florida manatee: 'Worsens their physical health'

It's bad enough that the manatees are bruised from ships and crushed by water structures.Despite not having any natural predators, the slow-moving Florida manatee is facing major threats to its survival. 


Such threats occur due to collisions with vessels, uncontrolled algae growth from water pollution, cold stress, and contact with debris.Writing for The Conversation, Aarin-Conrad Allen, a Ph.D. candidate in marine sciences at Florida International, detailed the issues the creatures are facin...

The Guardian • 17th September 2015

You're all wrong, dog and cat-lovers. Goldfish are the best pets of all | Lettecha Johnson

Pet debates are dominated by cat lovers and dogs lovers both trying to assert their pet is best. But they’re all wrong, because there is a pet world beyond wagging tails, barking and whiskers.Goldfish are the pet that brighten my life and home. As a child, my family had goldfish for several years, and I still miss the excitement of when my mother added a new one to the tank. As soon as you walked through the front door, a small aquarium dominated by brightly colored swimmers greeted you. While t...