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- 1Texas wildlife refuge faces deadline as border wall lawsuit proceeds●From Gaige Davila: Time is running out for the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, once called a "crown jewel" of protec
The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in South Texas, once described as a "crown jewel" of American protected spaces, is running out of time, according to reporting by Gaige Davila for the Texas Observer. A last-ditch lawsuit is attempting to slow border wall construction through the refuge until Congress can intervene, as advocates warn the refuge's habitats and wildlife are at risk.
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Volunteers gathered at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma to take part in a cleanup effort marking Public Lands Day, an annual event encouraging Americans to give back to public lands. Participants helped remove litter and maintain the refuge, which is home to bison, elk and other wildlife, drawing local attention to conservation.
- 3Georgia boater praised for handling alligator-packed waters correctly▼Georgia boater eases through a packed alligator congregation, and refuge says he did it right
A boater in Georgia navigated slowly through a large group of alligators gathered in the water, and a wildlife refuge confirmed he handled the encounter properly. The incident has drawn attention as an example of how to coexist safely with alligators, which congregate in warmer months. Officials' endorsement highlights growing public interest in responsible behavior around wildlife.