Author Archives: Jenneth Ross

Shenandoah Valley couple accused of filching fur from Farmington – The Daily Progress

A prominent Shenandoah Valley couple face a felony criminal charge after allegedly stealing a mink coat from a person at Farmington Country Club outside Charlottesville.S. RieserAuthorities say Susan Britt Rieser, 40, and her husband Geoffrey Ryan Rieser, 42, were caught on camera making off with the $5,000 coat at a wedding at the club in […]

What To Do If You Encounter A Bear, According To An Expert – aol.com

For premium support please call:For premium support please call:Nothing can be more startling than spotting a bear on a hiking trail or worse – in your neighborhood. While unexpected encounters can sometimes leave your heart racing, it’s important to know how to handle the situation in the safest way possible.Related: Essential Gear For Your Next […]

The grizzly bear: Surprisingly, the world's most flexible large mammal – One Earth

Grizzly bear in Mussel Inlet, British Columbia. Image Credit: © Jon McCormack PhotoOne Earth’s “Species of the Week” series highlights an iconic species that represents the unique biogeography of each of the 185 bioregions of the Earth.Grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) are exceptionally well suited to fill the role of apex predator. They are big […]

Bison in Grand Canyon, the Kaibab Plateau Herd – National Park Service (.gov)

ArticleNPS Photo/ S.CiarrachiKaibab Plateau Bison Herd: Historical Context The present-day Kaibab Plateau Bison Herd originated from the Charles Jesse “Buffalo” Jones founder herd brought to Arizona in 1906. Arizona Game & Fish Department managed the herd starting in 1929 at approximately 100 bison, in the House Rock Wildlife Area within the Kaibab National Forest. In the […]