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Pacific Grove, California, proudly known as 'Butterfly Town, U.S.A.', is confronting a devastating crisis as its iconic monarch butterfly population has plummeted by over 99% since the 1980s. Despite deep cultural ties and protective laws, rampant pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change threaten these beloved insects with extinction, challenging the town's very identity.
When a young fin whale washed ashore and froze near downtown Anchorage, it sparked a months-long mystery. A retired Air Force pilot, James Grogan, took on the monumental task of salvaging its bones for a museum, transforming a problem into a profound mission of preservation and reflection on humanity's role in the natural world.
When a fin whale washed ashore and froze in Anchorage, Alaska, it presented a monumental challenge. This article details the complex aftermath, from scientific investigation and bureaucratic indecision to the extraordinary efforts of James Grogan, a retired air force pilot and museum director. Grogan, an outspoken conservative with anti-Darwinist views, took on the daunting task of salvaging the whale's skeleton for his struggling museum, navigating permits, community skepticism, and treacherous conditions. His mission not only aims to give the whale a 'second life' as an educational display but also deepened his creationist beliefs, unexpectedly transforming him into a passionate advocate for whale protection against modern industrial threats.
A captivating story of urban wildlife, passionate photographers, and the surprising lives of two coyotes making Central Park their home.
A captivating story of urban wildlife, following the lives of two coyotes who've made Central Park their home, and the photographers who've dedicated themselves to protecting them.
