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Call 911 if the Bear Won't Leave

What To Do When A Black Bear Enters Your Kitchen in California

Gargi Chakravorty

 Picture this: you’re enjoying your morning coffee when suddenly there’s a massive shadow by your refrigerator. You look up, and there it is – a black bear rummaging through your kitchen like it owns the place. Your heart stops. Your mind goes blank. What happens next could determine whether this encounter ends safely or tragically. ...

The World's Rarest Mammals - and How Few Are Left

The World’s Rarest Mammals – and How Few Are Left

Gargi Chakravorty

You might think we’ve discovered everything our planet has to offer. Yet even as we venture into space and map ocean floors, we’re still losing species at an alarming rate right here on Earth. Scientists estimate that three species vanish every hour, and when you look at the world’s rarest mammals, the numbers are shocking ...