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June 21, 2022

Tennessee wildlife committee names Jason Maxedon to executive director position

Tennessee's wildlife agency has names Jason Maxedon as the permanent director. This comes after a unanimous vote promoted the interim director to permanently fill the position.

June 21, 2022

California wildlife officials decide to euthanize trout following bacteria outbreak

350,000 California trout will need to be euthanized after the discovery of a naturally occurring bacteria known as Lactococcus petuari. This was announced on Monday.

June 21, 2022

Tennessee issues fish consumption advisories for black bass and catfish in 3 reservoirs

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has issued fish consumption advisories for black bass and catfish living on the Cheatham, Center Hill and Dale Hollow reservoirs.

June 21, 2022

California to euthanize 350,000 diseased trout

California authorities say they will euthanize 350,000 rainbow trout due to a spike in bacterial infections and work on maintaining a supply for angling.

June 20, 2022

CDC tells public to not 'kiss or snuggle' chickens, ducks, backyard poultry amid salmonella outbreaks

The CDC has issued a warning that advises backyard poultry owners to avoid kissing and snuggling the birds they care for due to salmonella infection risks.

June 19, 2022

9-foot Florida alligator eats 40-pound dog, owner says: 'Took him down like it was nothing'

A man and his dog were unexpectedly attacked by an alligator while the two were playing fetch at a local park. Wildlife officials said later the alligator was 9-feet, 2-inches in length.

June 17, 2022

See it: F1 cars narrowly miss groundhog on track in Montreal

A groundhog or marmot ran out onto the track during practice for the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix and was nearly hit by Carlos Sainz's Ferrari.

June 16, 2022

Pest control: cities deploy birth control to fight rat infestations

Rat infested cities are opting for a new type of nontoxic rodenticide that does not pose a threat to other animals or humans - rat birth control.

June 16, 2022

California considering listing iconic Joshua tree as threatened

California lawmakers are considering listing the western Joshua tree as an endangered species. The state feels this will make it harder for residents to remove the trees.

June 15, 2022

Chicago urges monkeypox caution at gatherings as US cases top 70

As U.S. cases reached 72, Chicago officials warned residents to take precautions in situations where monkeypox could spread through close or intimate contact.