Killer whales find an ‘unlikely friend’ in dolphins Off the coast of British Columbia, dolphins lead killer whales to salmon and earn their share of lunch, a new study reveals.

Documented cases show killer whales collaborating with dolphins to locate and pursue prey—an impressive example of interspecies cooperative foraging. WOW!

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Holy Moly!! Thank you listeners for helping us reach this most awesome milestone! Just over a year and 5,000 downloads! Lets keep going yall!

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National Park Friends Groups Filling Gaps During Shutdown, But At A Price National park friends groups across the nation are feeling squeezed by the government shutdown, with many being asked to help fund some park operations at the same time they're losing revenues due to ...

And once again! A beautiful story of resiliency, community and friends! While the government tears us down, WE are left to lift OURSELVES back up!

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A few more pics from ol B-Rads camera on the trail!!

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We are sorry, Paddy stated we posted a pic of ol' Brad in the chair tree at casa de Birch! He was wrong, we didnt post it. But in all its glory, here is Brad enjoying tree life!

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Tracking collars reveal unusual ways moose are moving across the U.P. Some of these GPS tracking maps are surprising researchers who are monitoring Michigan's moose population.

Once again some pretty awesome DNR biologists are going great work and this time it pertains to moose in northern michigan! Some pretty cool insights are coming from this! Read below or check out this week's #newspanther for the deets!

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Green Sea Turtles No Longer Endangered in Conservation Win Once classified as "endangered" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, green turtles' status was recently downgraded to "least concern".

Great news yall! Once classified as “endangered” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, green turtles’ status was recently downgraded to “least concern”. Finally something to smile about!

#greenseaturtles #newspanther #iucn #conservation #habitat #nature #wildlife

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Ep. 50 - Season 5 Finale!

Come and get it all! Our Season 5 recap episode and 50th episode is now ready for your listening pleasure!

#podcast #nature #recap #conservation #indiana #Audubonsociety #thenatureconservancy #newspanther #outdoors #volunteer #backpacking #podcasts #bustedpretty

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Scientists identify culprit behind biggest ever U.S. honey bee die-off USDA research points to viruses spread by pesticide-resistant mites, indicating a worrying trend

Last winter was absolutely terrible for our commercial bee populations. 62% GONE! To learn more, check out the article below and listen to the #newspanther talk all about it!

#science #bustedpretty #biology #podcast #savethebees #apiary #nature #outdoors

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Drone Captures First Footage of Killer Whales Using Tools The orcas use tools in a way previously believed to be exclusive to primates like humans.

Holy Orca Whale! These dudes and dudettes are using tools.... for real! Check out this article, then make sure you listen to our latest episode where we talk all about it!

#science #orcas #nature #outdoors #natureislit #newspanther #bustedpretty #freewilly

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Ep. 41 - Top 3 Pieces of Gear (Not Core 3) Busted Knees & Pretty Trees Podcast · Episode

Those guys you know so well are back with yet another ep and going strong! Season 5 is rocking and we cant wait for you to take a listen! Gear talk, great guests and tons more!!

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Drivers arrested, luxury vehicles impounded after drag races at national park The arrestees were linked to a high-end rally known to pass through scenic parks.

Hey people, we cant believe we have to say this, but maybe a National Park is not the place to race your fancy dancy, who gives a shit cars!

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Rare Ghost Orchid Moves Closer To Endangered Species Status Big Cypress National Preserve's rare ghost orchids are one step closer to being saved.

Holy smokes! The ghost orchid is amazing and for sure Florida's most beautiful flower! Thank goodness for conservation, because we want to see one!

#flora #flowers #conservation #nature #Florida #bustedpretty #ghostorchid #newspanther #outdoors

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Interior Designates Five New National Recreation Trails  | U.S. Department of the Interior In celebration of Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day on June 7, the Department of the Interior today announced the designation of five new National Recreation Trails in six states, adding 38...

Considering all of the terrible things this administration is doing to our public lands, we think this is a small victory!

#publiclands #nature #nationalparks #nationaltrails #outdoors #hiking #backpacking #canoe #kayak #bustedpretty #newspanther #podcast

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Ep. 38 - We Talkin Electronics... on the Trail! Busted Knees & Pretty Trees Podcast · Episode

You going hiking?! You taking elclectronics with ya?! Well come take a listen, you may learn a little something!

#backpacking #hiking #outdoors #bustedpretty #Garmin #hikinggear #backpackinggear #nature #electronics #newspanther #science

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We just wanted to give a big thank you to our listeners both new and old! Because of you, we have made it into the top 10% of podcasts worldwide according to @listennotes.com! Thank you all and we can't wait to keep going!

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Which animal has the best sense of smell? There are multiple contenders for the title of best smeller, but no clear winner just yet.

Who here has ever considered which animal has the best sense of smell???? Well, our News Panther goes down that rabbit hole for ya! And it is a deep hole, check it out for yourself!

#natureislit #bustedpretty #outdoors #nature #wildlife #newspanther #science

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Bear with us: Grizzly reintroduction to North Cascades stalls The plan was approved last summer, but some northeast Washington residents say their concerns were not represented in the decision-making process.

What are your thoughts about this article? Reintroduce the native grizzly bears or not? Seems hotly contested!

#grizzlybears #california #nativespecies #bustedpretty #newspanther #nature #wildlife #outdoors #northcascades #PBS #bear #podcast

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Small, Giant Sequoia grove in Detroit! @bustedpretty.bsky.social they were so small but so cool to see!

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New eco-hotel at Everglades national park built for age of super hurricanes Flamingo Lodge – constructed from repurposed shipping containers on stilts – replaces Florida facility battered by hurricanes Katrina and Wilma

The Flamingo Hotel in Everglades National Park looks amazing and is built with nature and the future in mind! We will be going sooner rather than later!

#newspanther #nationalparks #outdoors #birding #bustedpretty #podcast #Everglades #Florida #nature

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Ep. 35 - Backpacking Gear Accessories! Busted Knees & Pretty Trees Podcast · Episode

Well, would ya look at this! The new episode of the Busted Knees and Pretty Trees podcast is ready for your listening pleasure!

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Street smarts: how a hawk learned to use traffic signals to hunt more successfully Dr Vladimir Dinets, a zoologist who studies animal behavior, ecology, and conservation, is the author of a recently published Frontiers in Ethology article that

Coopers Hawks out here mapping the lay of the land and using traffic to stealth hunt! We are impressed!

#birds #birdsofprey #coopershawk #natureislit #bustedpretty #newspanther #wildlife #birding

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Scientists use blood of man bitten by hundreds of snakes to develop universal antivenom Over the course of 17 years, a man named Tim Friede, allowed himself to be bitten by deadly snakes like black mambas and water cobras hundreds of times.

Have you seen this? Tim Friede has taken over 200 snake bites, all for the betterment of humankind! Read the article below!

#snakes #snakebites #bustedpretty #newspanther #natureislit #nature #antivenom #nature #reptiles

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The 'Galápagos of Argentina' Has a New Park With 60 Islands and Islets—and It's Teeming With Marine Life The new Patagonia Azul Provincial Park is in one of the most wildlife-rich corners of the South Atlantic Ocean, nicknamed “the Galápagos of Argentina.”

We hope this becomes a trend all over the world! Stop industrial fishing from destroying our oceans and start creating national parks for people to learn and love!

#nationalparks #Patagonia #savetheoceans #nature #outdoors #bustedpretty #newspanther

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Ep. 33 - The Gang Does Trivia! Busted Knees & Pretty Trees Podcast · Episode

Oh snap! The boys from the Busted Knees and Pretty Trees podcast are back with another fun one! Trivia people! And Paddy is doing the hosting! Come on in for a listen!

#gamenight #newspanther #bustedpretty #podcast #backcountry #outdoors #oldguyshiking #nature

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Frog mating calls teach bats which prey to avoid Young fringe-lipped bats learn to hunt safely by listening to frog calls and gaining experience over time in nature.

Did you know, the fringed-lipped bat may look like it has just climbed out of the pit of hell, but it has also mastered the art of frog hunting?!

#nature #podcast #bats #fringelippedbat #newspanther #bustedpretty #outdoors #backcountry #wildlife #chiropterologist

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Despite broken car mirrors, Mass. residents take woodpecker invasion in stride During the War of 1812, residents of Rockport, Massachusetts, hurled rocks at British soldiers using their stockings as slings

Is it one Pileated Woodpecker or is it tons, who knows!! One thing is for sure, Pileated Woodpeckers do not like their reflections!

#birds #birding #woodpeckers #outdoors #wildlife #bustedpretty #newspanther #nature #natureismetal

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We're back in the studio recording episode 31! So psyched to be back with these fellas for another Friday night recording session!

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16 Red Wolves left?!?! This is so sad! You damn right, every wolf and living being should be worth protecting! What a beautiful animal!

#saveredwolves #wildlife #bustedpretty #newspanther

Ep. 30 - Season 3 Recap! Busted Knees & Pretty Trees Podcast · Episode

Season 3 Episode 30 is in the books! Check out our recap episode filled with our favorite guests, birding updates, news panther stories, and tons more!

#newspanther #backpacking #podcasts #birding #hiking #nationalparks #outdoors #backcountry #oldguyshiking

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