Last year, Maryland faced the deadliest heat season in over a decade with a total of 36 fatalities by the end of the heat season, according to the most recent data.
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Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2026
The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
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NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2026
Now, a new study on the diet of gray wolves suggests that the population regrowth is a result of the animals feasting on cattle, as their natural prey sources remain comparatively scarce.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2026
Whether in an urban backyard or on a remote island, cats are unlikely to turn a blind eye to available prey.
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Christopher A. Lepczyk,
The Conversation,
8 July 2026
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