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  • Humans have created an abundance of Canada geese habitat in urban and suburban settings, heightening geese populations and conflicts with humans. Now, in what the Michigan DNR calls a "significant change" to its management approach, euthanasia of small numbers of birds will be allowed on a case-by-case basis. (Photo: Illinois Extension)
    IPR News
    New regulation to allow Canada goose euthanasia
    Ellie Katz
    The state has offered tools to manage nuisance Canada geese for years. Now, it's adding euthanasia as an option.
  • Near Hillsboro, Wisconsin, black wildcats have become part of local lore after decades of reported sightings. (credit: Patrick Shea / Interlochen Public Radio)
    The Cougar Conclusion
    Cougars are making a comeback. The iconic wildcat hasn’t had a breeding population in the Great Lakes states since the early 1900s, but now they’re moving east. Experts say they could be back soon. Some people swear they already are.
  • Near Hillsboro, Wisconsin, black wildcats have become part of local lore after decades of reported sightings. (credit: Patrick Shea / Interlochen Public Radio)
    The Cougar Conclusion
    Patrick Shea
    Cougars are making a comeback. The iconic wildcat hasn’t had a breeding population in the Great Lakes states since the early 1900s, but now they’re moving east. Experts say they could be back soon. Some people swear they already are.