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Saving orphaned sea otters: Aquariums in Long Beach and Monterey team up – KCRW

At the Aquarium of the Pacific, surrogate sea otter mom Millie interacts with her first rescued pup who is a candidate for release back into the wild. Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific. Sea otters were nearly hunted to extinction in the early 20th century for their pelts, but thanks to conservation efforts, their numbers in […]

Kennings: I've Made a Little List – HuffPost

Wake Forest Law School ProfessorThe American Heritage Dictionary defines a kenning as “a figurative, usu[ally] compound expression used in place of a name or noun, esp[ecially] in Old English and Old Norse poetry.” In a recent article about metaphor and law, I had occasion to list a few favorite kennings. However, that pleasure reminded me […]

Sea Otters’ Appetite for Crab Is Helping Strengthen Estuary Banks – eos.org

Eos Science News by AGU Sea otters, once hunted to near extinction, are staging a comeback in California. Their return has revealed the incredible positive effects these furry apex predators can have on the state’s coastal ecosystems, including kelp forests and seagrass meadows. Now, there’s another coastal ecosystem to add to that list, one that […]

Fears for Paddington as familiar red hat spotted on train line – but the bear's Twitter response is brilliant – The Sun

The bear replied: “Oh dear, I’m sorry to have worried you, however I can confirm that I’m fine and my hat is still firmly on my head”THIS is the hilarious moment a Twitter user was left worrying for Paddington after spotting a distinctive red hat on some train tracks – but was hilariously reassured by […]

Black Bears Looking to Relocate Too? Southern Illinois Has a Furry Visitor, Wildlife Officials Confirm – WTTW

Are the bears relocating to southern Illinois? Black bears, that is. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) said it is monitoring a bear that’s been spotted hanging out all week in St. Clair County in the southwestern part of the state, just east of St. Louis. The bear has had no interaction with humans […]

Wolf, Tyler, the Creator | Rock and an Art Place: Our Experts Review 9 New Album Covers – entertainment.time.com

Our expert panel—designers and art directors—share their thoughts on album covers from Justin Timberlake, The Strokes, and others9 of 11Tyler, the Creator is known for being a master of shock value and controversey, and the cover of his upcoming album, Wolf, is just as provocative as his music, both solo and with his Odd Future […]

From Our EIC: It's Freezing, And I Look Like an Idiot in Winter Hats – InsideHook

Nota bene: All products in this article are independently selected and vetted by InsideHook editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.Considering what’s been going on elsewhere in the country this week, we’ve had it pretty good here in New York, and I’m fortunate to be able to say that the biggest […]

14 Best Winter Accessories Deals on Gloves, Hats, More – TODAY.com

SectionsShowsMoreFollow todayMore BrandsShannon GarlinAssociate EditorWe’re only a couple of weeks into winter and we’re already feeling the effects of the frigid temperatures (we’re looking at you, east coast polar vortex!). And whether you welcome the winter chill or not, the season is just getting started. If you’re one of the many who are sitting under […]