Good News Notes: “A deer was rescued out of a canal near the American River by Sacramento Metro firefighters on Sunday afternoon, fire officials said. The call came out at 12:19 p.m. when bystanders reported a deer that was struggling to breathe and drowning in a concrete canal adjacent to the American River, fire officials…
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Animal crossings: the ecoducts helping wildlife navigate busy roads across the world | Wildlife | The Guardian
Good News Notes: “From a tiny railway bridge for dormice in the UK to elk, deer and bears benefitting from a slew of new animal crossings in Colorado, wildlife bridges are having a moment. As the human footprint on the planet continues to expand, a growing number of roads and railways include provisions for wildlife to pass through fragmented…
Manchester Police Rescue Deer Entangled In a Soccer Net
Good News Notes: “Typically you see an animal rescue from a dangerous entanglement, such as a barbed-wire fence, discarded plastic in our waters, or from an animal trap of some kind. A soccer net is another story, and that’s exactly what happened to a poor deer up in Manchester this past Sunday, November 1, 2020….
RMEF helps raise over $2.57 million for Colorado elk and other wildlife
Good News Notes: “Colorado elk will get a big boost this year after the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) and others helped raise over $2.57 million for habitat improvement projects. $611,000 came from RMEF as a grant and partners contributed an additional $1,960,838, the Canon City Daily Record reports. ‘These funds assist three research projects including one that helps biologists learn more about…
With wildlife corridor plan, Virginia officials hope to reduce highway collisions with animals
Good News Notes: “Wildlife sightings are commonplace for anyone who spends time on Virginia’s highways. But many drivers are also all too familiar with the danger that can arise quickly when animals venture into the human-made spaces crisscrossing their habitats. Virginia drivers have a one in 74 chance of striking an animal, according to insurance statistics…
These 10 wild animal cams will take you on safari from the comfort of your own home
Good News Notes: “Our world is more connected than ever. At any given moment, live cam feeds can transport us to the wilds of South Africa, the waters of Monterey Bay, the Panamanian rainforest or the icy expanses of Northern Canada. While nothing beats the thrill of spotting a wild animal in its natural habitat…
Wild animals are exploring cities during coronavirus lockdowns
Good News Notes: “When humanity’s away, the animals will play. With much of the world driven indoors to quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, some species not often seen — or, at least, rarely in such large numbers, and certainly not against such empty backdrops — are exploring cities, the Guardian reports. Photographers and social-media users…
Deer walks Minnesota man home, demands to be petted in adorable viral video
Good News Notes: “A Minnesota family’s rare encounter with an extremely friendly deer is melting hearts online. Hugo native John Dolan shared a video of the incredible moment on Facebook last week, which shows the deer walking in a neighborhood street alongside his son. ‘My son was going to get mail and I noticed the deer coming…
Firefighters rescue two deer stranded on thin ice on Maine lake
Good News Notes: “Firefighters rescued two deer that became stranded on thin ice on a Maine lake.” “Witnesses said they spotted the deer on Maranacook Lake in Readfield just before lunchtime on Thursday. One fell into the water.” “Firefighters tied ropes around the deer and pulled them to safety.” View the whole story here: https://www.wmtw.com/article/firefighters-rescue-two-deer-stranded-on-thin-ice-on-maine-lake/30140515
Buck rescued from frozen Colorado Springs pond
Good News Notes: “A buck that wandered onto a frozen pond and then fell into the water was rescued by a Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officer and members of the Colorado Springs Fire Department.” “CPW officer Cassidy English found the buck deep in the water in the Kissing Camels neighborhood around 5:30 p.m. Friday,…