Denali:
Freedom man fined $2,500 in accidental killing of grizzly bear near Grand Teton
The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports (
http://bit.ly/18Rdm3W ) that Circuit Judge James Radda imposed the fine on Joe B. Conger on Monday.
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/db9bc6c1b86f4f7a83ccc5489dd9cd62/WY--Dead-Grizzly**********
Everglades:
Stranded pilot whales show that animals indeed mourn
The pod of pilot whales that stranded in the shallow waters of Everglades National Park captured the concerned attention of people not only in Florida but also across the nation. We worried about the whales, of course, but there was also a sense of mystery and wonder driving our attention: Why wouldn't the whales that were still healthy enough leave their beached pod mates and return to safety in open waters?
http://www.keysnet.com/2013/12/18/493404/stranded-pilot-whales-show-that.html**********
Rocky Mountain:
RMNP License Plate Petition Needs Your Support
The Rocky Mountain Nature Association (RMNA) has gathered 2,262 signatures on their petition to introduce a new Rocky Mountain National Park Group Special License Plate.
http://www.estesparknews.com/?p=11651**********
Yellowstone:
Montana wolf season closed outside Yellowstone National Park after hunters kill 4
Montana's gray wolf season around the town of Gardiner ends 30 minutes after sunset Thursday after hunters filled a four-wolf quota in the area near Yellowstone National Park.
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/78fe74b06eff4c858366aa25e8a77a8b/MT--Wolf-HuntYellowstone National Park winter season has begun
Yellowstone National Park opened to the public for the winter season as scheduled Dec. 15.
http://www.laureloutlook.com/news/article_8e8083b6-6805-11e3-b0a5-0019bb2963f4.html*********
