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☆ A Montana man trying to illegally create a 'giant sheep hybrid' went on a hunt for sheep parts and testicles, the authorities say
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

These huge sheep, sold for up to $10,000 each, fetched higher prices in the game market. AdvertisementA Montana rancher, who pleaded guilty to two wildlife-related felonies, tried to illegally breed a "giant hybrid sheep" species for higher returns in the hunting market, the Justice Department said. Schubarth bred his offshoot species from a single male argali sheep he kept at his ranch and called the "Montana Mountain King," prosecutors said. The rancher brought the "Montana Mountain King" to his property in Montana despite knowing he was breaking state animal trafficking laws, per court documents. He then extracted semen from the "Montana Mountain King," using it to inseminate dozens of ewes of different species, prosecutors said.

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☆ As Groundwater Dwindles, Powerful Players Block Change
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Christopher Flavelle | Mira Rojanasakul | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +19 min

They serve on the board of Groundwater Management District 3, which since 1996 has overseen the pumping of 16.2 trillion gallons of groundwater — enough to fill Lake Mead, the country’s largest reservoir, twice over. From Maryland to Hawaii groundwater levels are falling, often the result of overpumping and underregulation, made worse by climate change. Groundwater Levels at Goldstrike Mine Observation wells at Goldstrike show a pattern of immense groundwater withdrawals. “And money talks.”Kansas City Groundwater Management District 3 KANSAS Wichita KANSAS Groundwater Management District 3 Kansas City Groundwater Management District 3 KANSAS WichitaGrowing corn in the Kansas drylandsIn Kansas, the power of the men who run Groundwater Management District 3 is enormous. Groups like Groundwater Management District 3 have until 2026 to come up with plans to sustain groundwater.

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☆ Woman attacked by 'vicious' otter in Montana
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-12 | by ( Sara Smart | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

All three women received treatment for their injuries, some of which were more serious than others. The three women were in the middle of a wide stretch of the river on Wednesday evening when the otter appeared behind one of them and attacked, Royce explained. “I didn’t even get a chance to get the words, ‘There is an otter behind you,’ out of me before it attacked her,” Royce said. Royce’s face, arms, ears, hands, legs and ankle were all bit by the otter as it attacked for about five minutes. The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has posted signs at various recreational fishing sites advising people of otter activity in the area.

Persons: Jen Royce, Royce, “, ” Royce, ”, Montana FWP Organizations: CNN, Wildlife, Parks Locations: Montana, Butte, “

☆ Jefferson River otter attack: 3 women injured in rare otter attack in Montana's Jefferson River
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Macie Goldfarb | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —An evening of inner tubing turned perilous for three Montana women when they were attacked by an otter. At least one otter attacked the women, who called 911 when they were able to get out of the water. Montana FWP has posted signs at various recreational fishing sites advising people of otter activity in the area. “While attacks from otters are rare, otters can be protective of themselves and their young, especially at close distances,” Montana FWP said. “If you are attacked by an otter, fight back, get away and out of the water, and seek medical attention,” Montana FWP added.

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☆ Buttermilk trail: Woman found dead on Montana trail following apparent bear encounter, wildlife officials say
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( Melissa Alonso | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —A portion of the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana is closed after a woman was found dead following an apparent bear encounter, wildlife officials said. Grizzly bear tracks were found near the woman’s body, which was discovered Saturday on the Buttermilk Trail, west of the town of West Yellowstone, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks said in a statement. “The Custer Gallatin National Forest has issued an emergency closure of the Buttermilk area for human safety,” the statement said. Grizzly bear populations have expanded in the area in recent years, the statement from wildlife officials said. Montana wildlife officials are urging people to be “bear aware,” including carrying and knowing how to use bear spray, traveling in groups when possible and never approaching a bear.

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☆ Montana bridge collapse sends tank cars into Yellowstone River
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

June 24 (Reuters) - A bridge in Montana collapsed into the Yellowstone River early on Saturday, landing multiple rail cars in the water, officials said. Montana Rail Link, the company operating the train, said in a statement that "several hazmat cars" plunged into the river. The rail cars were carrying asphalt and molten sulfur, substances that quickly solidify when they come in contact with cooler temperatures, the company said. Two cars transporting sodium hydro sulfate, an acid salt, did not enter the water and initial air quality assessments indicate the chemical was not released from the cars, Montana Rail Link said. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks said the derailment and bridge collapse led to the closure of parts of the Yellowstone and Stillwater Rivers.

Persons: Maria Caspani, Richard Chang Organizations: Montana Rail, Montana Rail Link, Montana Fish, Wildlife, Parks, Thomson Locations: Montana, Billings, Reed Point, Stillwater County, Yellowstone, Stillwater Rivers

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