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An endangered species here in the Pacific Northwest is the mountain or alpine caribou. The small remnant herds of these animals migrate between areas in Canada and the United States, although they are more often perceived as a far northern species in both countries. This article from the New York Times details the struggles of this species to survive against the odds. A conservation group also maintains this web page as a collection of informational resources on the mountain caribou.
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For people who recall the tragic landslide that occurred several years ago, the Seattle Times has published an article that revisits the science and social impacts of that fateful day. To read this piece, click through the link. If you are unfamiliar with the landslide, its effects, and the scientific efforts that have gone into analyzing and explaining it, visit this website that curates a number of articles on the topic.
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October 2018
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