Wildlife, such as polar bears and seals, also depend on sea ice.
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Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
The issue was quickly traced to an out-of-place seal, and after recharging a variety of batteries in the rocket, the vehicle was hauled back out to the pad.
The crocodile’s rare appearance represented a disheartening degradation but a hopeful sign of what the Niger Delta, if salvaged, can still become — an eco-diverse paradise akin to the Amazon or Costa Rica, that feeds its populace and attracts foreign visitors wanting to witness nature’s glory.
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Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
The lizards also pose risks to endangered or threatened species, such as sea turtles, wading birds, gopher tortoises, and the American crocodile.
Can’t decide between a Tuscan-style villa with eye-catching front doors sourced from the Hearst Castle or an exotic wildlife sanctuary sporting zebras and African antelopes?
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
Native to Nigeria and surrounding parts of Africa, greater kudu are a species of large woodland antelope.
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