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A biotech company says it has bred three pups with traits of the extinct dire wolf
Colossal Biosciences says it used novel gene-editing technology to alter gray wolf DNA to breed the animals. Dire wolves recently featured prominently in the HBO series "Game of Thrones".
Marine biologist Carrie Newell shares her dogs’ connection to Depoe Bay gray whales in new kid’s book, ‘Koda and the Whales’
Carrie Newell studies the seasonal residents of Depoe Bay and her book shares the story of how she trained her dogs to sniff out whales.
Oregon Field Guide
Learn about the caddisfly with ecologist Judy Li
What miracles lurk beneath the surface of your local creek? Oregon State University ecologist Judy Li has your answer.

Where some see roadkill in Oregon, others find a feast
Oregon has issued thousands of permits to people who salvage roadkill for food.

A U.S. influencer outrages Australians by snatching a baby wombat from its mom
Outdoor enthusiast Sam Jones left Australia after posting a video of herself separating a baby wombat from its mom on a dark road. Australians are cheering her departure and worrying about the animal.

Butterfly numbers have fallen by nearly a quarter since 2000
Butterflies of all kinds of species, in all parts of the country, have declined by one to two percent since 2000.

Guide Dogs for the Blind plans to expand Oregon campus in Boring
The planned facility would more than double the number of clients the nonprofit could serve in Oregon.

Think Out Loud
Guide Dogs for the Blind plans to expand Oregon campus
We'll hear more about the expansion and what it takes to design a facility with senses other than sight in mind.

Bird flu in Oregon cats is still very rare, state vet says
Some avian influenza viruses also affect dogs and other pets, including hamsters and guinea pigs. Oregon saw its first case of bird flu in December, in a cat that had eaten raw pet food. A second case in January came from a cat that lived next to a wildlife refuge and was exposed to wild waterfowl.

Lab mice may give 'first aid' to unconscious mates
New research suggests mice may exhibit revival-like behaviors to help unconscious mice recover faster.