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Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday urging the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency failed to consider the project's potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy, raising concerns over a largely unregulated frontier of commercial space technology.

Wildlife managers report bear conflicts at unprecedented levels in south-central Montana, with more bears entering occupied areas in search of food. Officials are urging residents to secure attractants like garbage, pet food and livestock feed as encounters continue to rise. The surge has drawn attention across regional media, with coverage from Yellowstone Public Radio and Montana Public Radio.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has published its calendar of events and seasons for October 2026. The announcement covers upcoming hunting, fishing and wildlife-related dates across the state, giving outdoors enthusiasts, hunters and anglers advance notice of what is permitted and when. People are checking the calendar to plan fall activities and confirm season openings and deadlines.

Conservation scientist Katie Heineman of the Frozen Zoo spoke about efforts to preserve wildlife DNA for the future. The Frozen Zoo stores genetic samples from endangered and extinct species, aiming to safeguard biodiversity and support research and potential de-extinction work. The interview covers how these collections are maintained and why genetic archives are becoming central to conservation.

The Colorado Springs Gazette's Live Well column is out with a piece titled 'Desperately seeking wildlife.' Beyond the headline, no details are available on what the article covers, whether it describes a local search for animals in the Colorado Springs area, or the broader interest in wildlife watching. Readers appear to be noticing the feature, but specific facts about its content have not surfaced.

Volunteers known as 'Rat Rangers' in Washington, DC are leading evening walks through alleys to teach residents that better sanitation is the key to rodent control. Around two dozen neighbors learn about rat biology and the damage caused by poison. The group formed after a 2024 study found rodenticides in local wildlife, prompting a push for non-chemical solutions.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will host a virtual public meeting on the recovery of the red wolf, an endangered species whose wild population is confined mainly to eastern North Carolina. The session gives residents and conservation groups a chance to hear updates and comment on recovery plans for one of the world's rarest canids.

A new film called 'Field Notes' profiles Sophie Allen, a wildlife biologist whose scientific work shapes the way she approaches riding. The piece explores how her background in studying animals and ecosystems informs her time outdoors and her style on the bike, blending her two passions in one short documentary.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is searching for a bear suspected of breaking into at least 20 garages in Jefferson County. Officers are working to locate the animal, which has repeatedly targeted residential properties in the area, and residents are being urged to secure garbage and food sources while the search continues.

A headline circulating online claims that four people were killed in a lion attack during a jungle safari, with footage described as showing a lion attacking a car. No independent reporting confirms the incident, its location, or the identities of any victims, and wildlife-attack content of this kind is frequently staged or misrepresented. Authorities have not issued any statement.

A cougar is on the loose around Wôlinak, the Abenaki community near Bécancour in Quebec. Le Nouvelliste reports the sighting, and residents are being urged to stay alert and keep pets close while the animal remains in the area. Wildlife officials typically advise against approaching the animal and to report any further sightings.

A live broadcast showing a diver going deep underwater to catch fish, billed as a hard challenge, is attracting a large audience, with engagement topping 600,000. Viewers are watching the risky dive and fishing attempt unfold in real time, making it a trending topic among fans of ocean and wildlife content.

The Sierra Club has released a team update covering its forests and wildlife work for September 2026. The announcement outlines the organisation's ongoing conservation efforts in these areas, though no specific campaigns or findings are detailed in the headline material.

Wyoming Game and Fish is highlighting the importance of collared wildlife in its management research. Tracking collars on animals such as elk, deer and other species allow biologists to gather data on migration patterns, population movements and habitat use, information the agency says is essential for making sound wildlife management decisions. The department is drawing attention to how this research underpins its conservation work across the state.

A proposed 48-home development in Stratham, New Hampshire, is facing a legal or regulatory challenge over concerns about its impact on local wetlands and wildlife. The issue is being reported by regional outlets in the New Hampshire Seacoast area, drawing attention from residents concerned about environmental effects of the housing plan.

Russian regional outlet VSE42.Ru is drawing attention to wildlife dangers in the Kuzbass region, noting that residents face threats not only from bears but from other animals as well, and explaining how people can protect themselves and what to do in an encounter.

Pennsylvania legislators are calling for the release of two videos from Pennsylvania Game Commission meetings, citing transparency concerns. The demand, reported by the Beaver County Times and Erie Times-News, puts pressure on the state's wildlife agency to open its proceedings to public scrutiny. Details of what the recordings show have not been made clear in the reports.

North Carolina's Wildlife Agency is changing how and where it stocks mountain trout, citing environmental impacts on the waterways and fish populations. The adjustments affect trout stocking programs in the state's mountain streams, a popular draw for anglers. The agency has not detailed every change publicly, but local outlets in the Watauga area are reporting on how fishermen may be affected this season.