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- 1Poachers Kill and Behead Deer in Angeles National Forest●Poachers Kill, Behead Deer In Angeles National Forest: Wildlife Officials
Wildlife officials are investigating after poachers killed and beheaded a deer in Angeles National Forest, California. Authorities report the animal was left behind with its head removed, suggesting trophy hunting rather than subsistence poaching. Officials are asking anyone with information about the illegal killing to come forward as the investigation continues.
- 2Marmots Turn Up in San Francisco and Antioch●Two mountain marmots appeared separately in San Francisco and Antioch in September after apparently hitch
Two mountain marmots were found in September in San Francisco and Antioch, California, far from their usual alpine habitat, apparently after hitching rides on vehicles. Wildlife officials are working to determine how the animals traveled to the Bay Area. The unusual sightings have drawn attention because marmots are rarely seen so close to urban centers.