Good News Notes: “Five wetlands, hundreds of native trees and no interstate noise. Those are some of the benefits of a new 19.4-acre site in Jupiter Farms for the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary and its 200 animals. Crews broke ground on the new $15 million sanctuary last week. It sits at Rocky Pines and Indiantown roads,…
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‘Skittish’ Elk And Other Animals Are Using Wildlife Underpasses Installed In Conjunction With I-25 South Gap Project
Good News Notes: “‘The goal was to be able to provide safe and reliable travel for motorists going between Denver and Colorado Springs and also provide the same for wildlife that use the habitats in that area,’ explained Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesman Jason Clay. Clay says, since May of 2017, nearly 200 animals have…
Animal crossings: the ecoducts helping wildlife navigate busy roads across the world | Wildlife | The Guardian
Good News Notes: “From a tiny railway bridge for dormice in the UK to elk, deer and bears benefitting from a slew of new animal crossings in Colorado, wildlife bridges are having a moment. As the human footprint on the planet continues to expand, a growing number of roads and railways include provisions for wildlife to pass through fragmented…
With wildlife corridor plan, Virginia officials hope to reduce highway collisions with animals
Good News Notes: “Wildlife sightings are commonplace for anyone who spends time on Virginia’s highways. But many drivers are also all too familiar with the danger that can arise quickly when animals venture into the human-made spaces crisscrossing their habitats. Virginia drivers have a one in 74 chance of striking an animal, according to insurance statistics…
This Photographer Is Working To Document Species Before They Go Extinct
Good News Notes: “Joel Sartore, a photographer based in Lincoln, Nebraska, has worked with National Geographic for over 30 years, and has led the Photo Ark for the past 15. The mission of the Photo Ark is to document the 15,000 species that are in captivity, many of which are on the edge of extinction. Sartore…
Chicago Bears continue COVID-19 relief donations
Good News Notes: “As part of the $1,920,000 commitment to local COVID-19 relief efforts by the Chicago Bears and Bears Care, the organizations are providing $160,000 in total donations and matching grants to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, GENYOUth, I Grow Chicago, Meals on Wheels Chicago and The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division. Additionally, the NFL’s…
A Texas Zoo is opening back up to the public with a drive-thru experience
Good News Notes: “There have long been drive-thru theaters, fast food restaurants and even, in some places, pharmacies. Now, in Texas, there’s a drive-thru zoo — at least temporarily.” “Visitors will be able to see lions, tigers, and bears all from the security of inside their vehicle as they listen to an audio guided tour….
Former Chicago Bear Anthony Adams joins Daisie Foundation to surprise students on South, West Sides with Christmas gifts
Good News Notes: “A special Santa dropped by to bring joy to students at one Englewood school Thursday, surprising them with hundreds of gifts they never saw coming.” “Over the past three day’s they’ve handed out gifts to students in Humboldt Park and Austin, and Thursday in the Englewood neighborhood at Nicholson STEM Academy.” “‘I…
Clinton-Dix giving back to Chicago community
Good News Notes: “Clinton-Dix, who has scored the Bears’ only defensive touchdown so far this season, hosted his first fundraising event in the Chicago area Monday night at Dave & Buster’s in Vernon Hills. “An Evening of Fun & Games with Ha Ha Clinton-Dix” supported the Ha Ha’s HERO Foundation. “ “Attendees enjoyed a night…