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The 5 Best American National Parks For Spotting Rare And Endangered Wildlife

Across America, a handful of extraordinary national parks give travelers the rare chance to see endangered animals thriving ...
AZ Animals on MSN

A Guide to the Animals of Pinnacles National Park

It's one of the most unique national parks in the country. Learn more about the animals that live in Pinnacles National Park.
University of California

An extreme tree hunt in the Sierra Nevada

Safford, his team and this writer are in the Inyo National Forest in the Southern Sierra Nevada mountains, more than 11,000 ...
Green Matters on MSN

Predators in National Parks Are Helping With Ecosystem Balance — but There’s an Overlooked Problem

They not only balance the food web but also create revenue for national parks. The restoration of gray wolves at Yellowstone ...
Field Museum

Museum History

Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium opened in 1930, joining the Field on Chicago’s lakefront south of Grant Park. In 1998, ...
The Cool Down on MSN

Officials make stunning discoveries while studying creatures in national park: 'Importance for both resident and migratory species'

The findings will continue to contribute long-term to monitoring efforts. Officials make stunning discoveries while studying ...

Regional: Visitors Still Coming To Pinnacles National Park Amid Federal Shutdown

Sunny, mild autumn days are a nice time to see Pinnacles National Park in Monterey and San Benito counties, and a federal ...

Shutdown’s end spares North Dakota wildlife science center from massive staff cuts, for now

Minnesota partners feared loss of key research on migratory birds, wolf behavior, pollinator impact, and more.

30-year 'snapshot' of Pacific Northwestern birds shows their surprising resilience

A 30-year "snapshot study" of birds in the Pacific Northwest is showing their surprising resilience in the face of climate ...

'It's a great day' - Trump signs bill to end longest shutdown in US history

After making remarks, President Donald Trump signed a funding bill to reopen the US government and end the longest shutdown ...
Greater Long Island on MSN

Feral cats surging on Fire Island as piping plovers face growing risks

Feral cat populations have exploded on Fire Island since 2015, posing a threat to native bird species and even humans.
Local News Matters

What shutdown? Visitors continue coming to Pinnacles Nat’l Park despite limited service

SUNNY, MILD AUTUMN DAYS are a nice time to see Pinnacles National Park in Monterey and San Benito counties, and a federal government shutdown hasn’t ...