Groundhog Rescued From Bandon’s West Coast Game Park Safari Raid Now Thriving in California
Rescued from a troubled safari park, a groundhog named Maple is now thriving at a Fresno Zoo. Discover her wild journey and the massive rescue behind it.
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Don’t Confuse Wildlife Safari in Winston With the Horror Show That Was West Coast Game Park Safari
This past week, Oregon made national headlines for all the wrong reasons. More than 300 animals were seized from the West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon after authorities uncovered a nightmare behind its gates. Investigators…
Beat the Heat and Spot Majestic Wildlife on This Oregon Coast Wildlife Refuge
Looking for a unique outdoor adventure in Oregon where you can see incredible views that doesn’t feel like you're roasting in a campfire when you arrive? Well The Oregon Coast is typically much cooler in the…
Wildfire Near Madras Reaches 3,000 Acres, Emergency Act Invoked
As reported by Central Oregon Daily News, a wildfire ignited Sunday night northwest of Madras after lightning strikes and strong winds swept through the area. By Monday morning, the blaze had expanded to 3,000 acres, prompting…
Size Of Gray Whales Is Shrinking – May Be Due To Changes In Ocean
A recent study looked at how the size of gray whales has changed in recent years, and the results are disturbing: many gray whales are much smaller than they used to be.
People Flock To See Massive Bizarre Fish That Washed Up On Oregon Shore
We recently wrote about the whale that washed ashore in Nehalem State Park, and the rumors that it was going to be exploded like the famous exploding whale of 1970. Now we're here to bring you…
Oregon’s Wolf Growth Halts for the First Time in More Than Ten Years
In 2023, Oregon's gray wolf population growth stalled, marking the first year without an increase since their reestablishment in the state, according to a report by Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). The annual survey by the Oregon…
Small, Jellyfish-like Sea Creatures Crowding Onto Oregon Beaches
You may have never heard of a velella before, but if you’re traveling to Cannon Beach or any of Oregon’s beaches in the next few days you may get a first-hand look at a lot of…
Wolverine Spotted In Eugene – May Be Same Animal Recently Spotted On Coast
Recently a string of wolverine sightings in Oregon has people interested in this carnivorous animal and asking if it's the same animal being spotted over and over again, or if each sighting is of a different…