Rare animal encounters that made headlines in Washington state
In Washington, wildlife enthusiasts responded to sightings of a rare blue northern leopard frog not seen in years, ...
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After fatal accidents, WA Fish and Wildlife workers press Ferguson on agency appointee
A labor union representing most employees at Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife says it’s troubled that a member of a commission that oversees the agency may not get reappointed after Gov. B ...
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It's World Frog Day; Washington State wildlife refuge sees progress in northern leopard frog recovery efforts
WASHINGTON - In celebration of World Frog Day, March 20, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is reporting a ...
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Coyote bites child’s hand after encounter at Washington school bus stop, officials say
Photo by Mana5280 via Unsplash A coyote bit a child’s hand after it aggressively approached students at a bus stop in Washington, officials said. Wildlife officers responded to the latest ...
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WA ranks among best states in US for wildlife conservation, but trails neighboring states
According to SmileHub, Washington is one of the best states in the country at protecting wildlife. The Evergreen State took ninth place in the rankings, just behind New Hampshire and just ahead of ...
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How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state
The current outbreak of avian influenza (H5N1), also known as bird flu, began in 2022 and is different from other outbreaks, said Katherine Haman, wildlife ... on the Washington State Department ...