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November 19, 2024

Birders Shatter World Record by Documenting Over 7,800 Species of Birds Within a Single Day

Within the birding community, the “big year” challenge serves as an informal goal to encounter as many species of birds as possible within a calendar year and specific geographic area. This past October, however, the yearly challenge was compressed into a single day. Birdwatchers from more than 200 countries joined the October Big Day 2024 challenge, shattering world records by documenting over 7,800 species within just one day.

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September 23, 2024

Friendly Fox Regularly Visits London Woman for Playtime, Snacks, and Cuddles

Foxes are famously elusive, but a woman in London has shown that, with patience, even wild animals can learn to trust. A female fox has been making regular visits to Lilly Edith's home, even curling up in her bed for naps. Edith captures the fox’s adorable and often unexpected moments on TikTok, where she has over 9,000 followers. Edith first met Melady the friendly fox during a tough period in her life.

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August 27, 2024

National Park Service Receives a Record-High Gift of $100M, the Largest Grant in Its History

Since its inception in 1916, the National Park Service (NPS) has strived to protect natural environments and offer a world-class experience to all its visitors. Now, thanks to a generous donation, it'll continue to uphold these missions. The National Park Foundation announced it has received the largest grant in its history, a $100 million gift from Lilly Endowment Inc.

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