Animals
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EPA grant will fund barrier to stop spread of sea lamprey in Grand River
The Great Lakes Fishery Commission will receive a $2.1 million grant to address the invasive sea lamprey in the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Researchers studying why Michigan’s moose population isn’t growing
Researchers were once confident Michigan’s moose population could reach numbers in the thousands within 15 years. Since 2010, estimates are between 400 and 500.
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Michigan residents encouraged to report wild turkey sightings this summer
A survey asks residents to report the number of wild turkeys they see this summer to find out if baby turkeys are replacing adults.
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How Michigan is trying to stop the box tree moth
Boxwood shrubs are popular in Michigan and have thrived in the US Until 2021, when the box tree moth was discovered in New York, prompting a quarantine issued by the state Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on the movement of infested boxwood shrub plants to prevent harm to other plants.
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Former K-9 Maple is busy as a bee sniffing out threats to Michigan State University colonies
Researchers at a Michigan State University facility dedicated to protecting honey bees are enlisting a four-legged ally to sniff out danger to the prized pollinators.
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I took my 5 kids to their first Michigan rodeo & it was unforgettable
Planning a visit to the Great Lakes Rodeo—held every Father’s Day weekend in the small town of Gwinn, MI, just outside of Marquette—means you and your family can experience the excitement of a rodeo (honestly, I was blown away) along with the natural wonders, restaurants, and beauty that Michigan’s UP has to offer.
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Wildlife change – and don’t change – on tiny Lake Huron island, scientists say
In nature, a lot can change on a largely uninhabited Great Lakes island over the course of a century. And a lot can stay the same.
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Planting native flowers this summer could bring hummingbirds to your yard
Hummingbirds are back in Michigan for the summer, and planting native flowers could attract them to your backyard.
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Lost salamanders, forgotten wetlands and the fight for restoration
Yet, there is an unofficial goal: Find the elusive salamanders. Spotting one would be the crown jewel among any other observations.
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Michigan black bears move south
Around 80% of Michigan’s bear population is found in the Upper Peninsula But the DNR has found a 37% increase in the number of bears in the Lower Peninsula since 2012.
