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Global Warming Kills Whitebark Pines, Threatening Mountain Ecosystems Millions of dying whitebark pine trees could be disastrous for the delicate ecosystem that supports grizzlies, birds and Western water supplies. Overview: Millions of dying whitebark pine trees could be disastrous for the delicate ecosystem that supports grizzlies, birds and Western water supplies.
New Science Shows the Extent of Dying Whitebark Pine Groundbreaking survey reveals the harsh truth about the decline of this hardy tree and the mountain wildlife that depends on it. Overview: A groundbreaking survey reveals the harsh truth about the decline of this hardy tree and the mountain wildlife that depends on it.
Saving Whitebark Pine: What You Can Do A network of citizen scientists is helping gather crucial data in the fight to save whitebark pine and the mountain ecosystem it anchors. Overview: A network of citizen scientists is helping gather crucial data in the fight to save whitebark pine and the mountain ecosystem it anchors.

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Wildlife Killing Exposé Goes on the Road: posted by Melissa Waage, 6/18/13
National Wolf Delisting: Too Much, Too Soon: posted by Sylvia Fallon, 6/7/13
Protecting Eagles While Working to Guide Wind Development: posted by Katie Umekubo, 5/20/13