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VANCOUVER — British Columbia's central coast is losing an animal of significant cultural value to the region's Indigenous people as fewer mountain goats are seen in its craggy peaks, says a new study.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's central coast is losing an animal of significant cultural value to the region's Indigenous people as fewer mountain goats are seen in its craggy peaks, says a new study.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's central coast is losing an animal of significant cultural value to the region's Indigenous people as fewer mountain goats are seen in its craggy peaks, says a new study.

British Columbias central coast is losing an animal of significant cultural value to the regions Indigenous people as fewer mountain goats are seen in its craggy peaks, says a new study.

British Columbia's Central Coast is losing an animal of significant cultural value to the region's Indigenous people as fewer mountain goats are seen in its craggy peaks, says a new study.

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University researchers have created a tool to assess the risk of hybridization among native and non-native fish, a development that could aid natural resource managers trying to protect threatened or endangered freshwater fish species. The introduction of non-native species poses challenges to native species, including competition for resources

The poisoning comes from eagles consuming prey that have been tainted by lead ammunition or fishing tackle, scientists say.

Today is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the achievements of women and girls around the world. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias, and one field in which gender bias remains a persistent reality is the field of science and technology. EcoWatch is profiling four female scientists involved with the Polar Bear Research Council (PBRC).

The poisoning comes from eagles consuming prey that have been tainted by lead ammunition or fishing tackle, scientists say.

Paula White, a wildlife biologist, was examining lion skulls to estimate the animals' ages when she noticed something strange about their teeth. Instead of just showing the normal, gradual wear that happens over time, a sharp, V-shaped notch was cut into the back edge of some of the big cats' canines.