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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Grand Canyon Star Party event less than 2 weeks away: How to best enjoy the 35th annual celestial show
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. – The 35th annual Grand Canyon Star Party event kicks off this month from June 21 until June 28. This event, sponsored by the National Park Service (NPS), allows people from all over the country to attend evening telescope viewings and laser-guided constellation talks under the night sky. NPS officials state that the South Rim of the park will feature a nightly slideshow from a special guest speaker at the Canyon Visitor Plaza, followed by free telescope viewing behind the building. According to the NPS event page, Park Rangers will offer constellation tours at the South Rim starting at 9 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. local time. At least one telescope is wheelchair-accessible for all to enjoy the beautiful views. "Dozens of telescopes will offer views of planets, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies," read a statement from the NPS. On the North Rim, telescopes are set up on the porch of the Grand Canyon Lodge every evening to check out the amazing views. The NPS states that an astronomy-related program begins at 7:30 p.m. in the lodge auditorium, along with constellation talks throughout the evening. The NPS recommends viewing the sky after 9 p.m. for the best possible experience. A light source is suggested for the walk to the viewing areas, but white lights are not permitted in the telescope lot. The NPS suggests using red lights to avoid viewing complications for others in the area. Missing Seattle Ski Mountaineer Found Dead After 3,000-Foot Fall From Alaska's Mt. Mckinley The NPS encourages visitors to bring warm layers of clothing, as temperatures quickly drop after article source: Grand Canyon Star Party event less than 2 weeks away: How to best enjoy the 35th annual celestial show
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
A first look at Greenwich Park's new resident deer
Greenwich Park's new resident deer have begun to settle into their new home one month after arriving. Last month Greenwich Park rangers introduced a new herd of fallow and red deer, marking the return of deer to the park for the first time in four years. Last month Greenwich Park rangers introduced a new herd of fallow and red deer. (Image: The Royal Parks) The park's former herd were relocated to Richmond in 2021 following renovation works to the park. Since 2021 the paddock habitat has undergone improvements, including expanding the size and adding access to the nearby woodland for the new arrivals. Since 2021 the paddock habitat has undergone improvements, including expanding the size and adding access to the nearby woodland. (Image: The Royal Parks) In a statement, Park Manager Claire Lanes said that the deer are 'settling in really well' since arriving last month, and advised visitors that the deer may not be visible initially as they acclimatise to their new surroundings. Park Manager Claire Lanes said that the deer are 'settling in really well'. (Image: The Royal Parks) Clare Lanes, Park Manager of Greenwich Park, said: 'The deer have been back for one month now and are settling in really well. 'They are keeping to themselves as they get used to their new environment which is why they might be harder to spot for the first few months. 'We check on them daily and are very pleased to have them back in the park.'
CBS News
12-05-2025
- CBS News
California State Park Rangers shoot man at Lake Perris State Recreation Center
California State Park Rangers shot a man who was allegedly armed with a gun at the Lake Perris State Recreation Area over the weekend. They responded to a parking lot near the lake at around 7 p.m. after hearing shots fired, according to a statement from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. "Upon arriving in the area, officers contacted a subject who attempted to produce a firearm concealed on his person, resulting in an officer-involved shooting," deputies said. The man was struck by gunfire and taken to a nearby hospital by park rangers, where he was treated for what they called non-life-threatening injuries. They have not identified the suspect. The sheriff's department's Force Investigation Detail has assumed the investigation. Anyone who knows more is asked to contact investigators at (951) 955-2777.
CBS News
12-05-2025
- Science
- CBS News
Extremely rare piebald robin spotted in Pittsburgh park
A robin with an extremely rare condition that turns part of its body white has been spotted around a Pittsburgh park. Pittsburgh park rangers shared photos last week of a piebald robin that's all the talk around Riverview Park. The park rangers explained that the robin, which still has a red breast but has black and white speckled feathers, has a genetic condition called leucism, meaning some cells lack pigment and others don't. What is leucism? According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, full leucism happens when there's a reduction in all types of pigment, making an animal appear paler than normal. Partial leucism results in irregular patches of white, a pattern that is often called "pied" or "piebald." Leucism is different than albinism, which is a genetic mutation that interferes with the production of the pigment melanin. Pittsburgh park rangers say albino animals have red or pink eyes, while animals with leucism still have color in their eyes. "This does not hurt the bird, except that it doesn't blend in with its environment as easily as it would otherwise," Pittsburgh park rangers explained. How rare is leucism? The park rangers say only 1 in 30,000 birds have leucism, "so this splotchy robin is pretty rare and special!" It's not the first piebald animal to be spotted in the Pittsburgh area. Last fall, a wildlife camera in Western Pennsylvania captured video of a piebald deer, which was both brown and white. The Pennsylvania Game Commission said piebald deer are reported at rates well under 1% of the population.
Washington Post
07-05-2025
- Washington Post
Member of beloved grizzly bear family hit and killed in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park
MOOSE, Wyo. — A 5-year-old bear that was a member of a well-known and beloved grizzly family in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park died after it was hit by a vehicle, the same fate that befell his mother late last year, wildlife officials said Tuesday. Park rangers found the body of the male bear, known as Grizzly No. 1058, about 125 yards (114 meters) from Highway 26 near the Buffalo Fork River on Tuesday. The bear was one of four cubs that emerged in May 2020 with their mother, Grizzly No. 399, who was often called the world's most famous grizzly bear.
