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- 1Trump administration weighs baseball park in Grand Teton●Trump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National Park
The Trump administration is considering building a baseball facility in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming after Major League Baseball approached officials about hosting a game in a national park. According to the Washington Post, an agency official scouted Grand Teton as a possible location. The proposal is drawing attention over the use of protected federal land for professional sports.
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Fat Bear Week is underway, the annual contest run by Alaska's Katmai National Park in which the public votes for the brown bear that has gained the most weight before hibernation. Organisers and media including the BBC are encouraging people to compare photos of the bears and cast votes, celebrating the animals' preparation for winter.
- 3Wildlife returns to restored Yani National Wetland Park in Xizang▼Yani National Wetland Park restoration brings back wildlife in Xizang
Restoration work at Yani National Wetland Park in Xizang has brought wildlife back to the area, according to a report by China Daily. The project is part of broader efforts to protect wetland habitats on the Tibetan plateau, and the return of animal species is being presented as evidence the ecological recovery is working.
- 4MLB and Trump administration weigh baseball game in national park▼MLB, Trump administration mulling baseball game in national park: Report
Major League Baseball and the Trump administration are reportedly discussing holding a professional baseball game at a national park, according to multiple US news outlets including The Hill. Details such as which park, teams, or date might be involved have not been confirmed, and both sides have not formally announced plans. The idea would follow past MLB showcases held at unconventional venues.
- 5Amoebas kept dividing at scorching 63°C, study finds●At California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park, researchers used barbecue tongs to reach a narrow stream. Back at Syracus
Researchers collected samples from a hot stream in California's Lassen Volcanic National Park using barbecue tongs, then raised the temperature on an amoeba in Syracuse University labs from 57°C to 60°C. At 63°C the organism was still dividing, raising questions about how its intricate cellular machinery keeps functioning under such heat. The findings shed light on the limits of life at high temperatures.
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Fat Bear Week, the annual competition run by Katmai National Park in Alaska, is under way, with readers browsing photos of the twelve finalist bears. This year's champion contender, a large brown bear nicknamed Chunk, is facing stiff competition from other heavy bears preparing for hibernation. Forbes has published a photo roundup of the finalists as fans vote for their favourite.
- 7Yellowstone to Yukon conservation project marks decades of reconnecting wildlife habitat▼In 1993, a project set out to reconnect wildlife habitat from Yellowstone to Canada's Yukon; its partners
In 1993, a large-scale conservation initiative launched with the goal of reconnecting wildlife habitat along a corridor stretching from Yellowstone National Park in the United States to Canada's Yukon territory. The project brought together multiple partner organisations to protect and link fragmented ecosystems across thousands of kilometres, allowing animals such as grizzly bears and wolves to move freely between protected areas.
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Reports say Major League Baseball has been scouting Grand Teton as a possible stadium site, an unusual move given the national park's protected federal land and lack of nearby major market. The idea has drawn attention for its sheer improbability, with observers questioning how a professional ballpark could ever be built in or near a protected Wyoming wilderness area.
- 9Wildlife Community Mourns Photographer Who Captured Yellowstone's Oldest Wolf▼Wildlife World Grieves Photographer Known For Iconic Images Of Yellowstone's Oldest Wolf
The wildlife photography world is mourning the death of a photographer celebrated for iconic images of the oldest wolf in Yellowstone National Park. The photographer's work helped document the wolf's life and brought widespread attention to the park's wolf population, prompting an outpouring of tributes from conservationists and nature lovers.
- 10San Diego faith leaders rally in Balboa Park for immigrants and refugees▼San Diego faith leaders unite in Balboa Park to support immigrants and refugees
Faith leaders from across San Diego gathered in Balboa Park to publicly voice support for immigrants and refugees in their community. The interfaith show of solidarity comes amid ongoing local and national debate over immigration policy, with religious leaders framing the issue as a moral one. Organizers are calling on the city to remain a welcoming place for newcomers, drawing attention to the pressures facing migrant families in the region.
- 11MLB's Grand Teton Ballpark Plan Draws Local Opposition●MLB's Pitch To Build Baseball Park In Grand Teton National Park Will Backfire, Locals Say Major League Baseball’s idea o
Major League Baseball has approached the Trump administration about building a baseball park in Grand Teton National Park. Local residents say the proposal will backfire, voicing concerns over commercial development in a protected national park. Opposition is focused on the idea of hosting professional baseball in one of America's most iconic wilderness areas.
- 12Grand Teton biologists to begin black bear capture efforts Monday▼Grand Teton biologists to begin black bear capture efforts on Monday
Biologists at Grand Teton National Park are set to begin black bear capture operations on Monday as part of wildlife management work in the park. Such efforts typically involve trapping and monitoring bears to gather data or manage human-bear conflicts, and visitors may see warning signs or area closures in zones where trapping activity is underway.
- 13Fat Bear Week voting underway for Alaska's fattest bears●Fat Bear Week is here — and the voting frenzy for Alaska's chonkiest bears is breaking the internet
Fat Bear Week has begun, the annual online tournament where the public votes for Alaska's fattest brown bear ahead of hibernation. Fans compare before-and-after photos of bears gorging on salmon at Brooks River in Katmai National Park, and the playful contest consistently draws massive turnout and passionate campaigning for favorite bears.