Monday, August 24, 2009

...and some more

Climate change doubles tundra plant life, boosting shrubs, grasses
The Canadian Press
The range for large grazing animals such as muskox and caribou is almost certain to change. They may welcome the more luxuriant summer growth. ...
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Feds to shut Fortymile hunt
United Press International
21 (UPI) -- Friday marked the last day of federally allowed subsistence hunting of Alaska's protected Fortymile caribou herd, authorities said. ...
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The Arctic warmth of Hudson Bay's belugas
Los Angeles Times
Caribou graze in the distance and move in close for a look when Andy instructs us to wave our arms above our heads like antlers. ...
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Fortymile winter caribou hunt cancelled
Alaska Dispatch
According to the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, the quota set for the Fortymile caribou herd has been exceeded, and officials have cancelled the state's winter ...
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