Officials in western US warn of beetles poisonous to horses following grasshopper outbreakCHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming officials say this summer’s grasshopper outbreak could be behind recent detections of a toxic beetle that can be deadly if eaten by horses. Federal biologist says stranded beluga whales in Alaska have freed themselvesANCHORAGE, Alaska — About 20 beluga whales that became stranded in mud during a low tide over the weekend have apparently freed themselves, bringing relief to biologists who have been closely monitoring their plight. Famed for its dinosaur bones, Vernal was also an outlaw hideoutVERNAL, Utah — Local legend has it that cowboys, sheep herders and trappers long knew about the huge fossilized bones that regularly surfaced from the ancient rock underlying Utah’s dinosaur country. Research finds higher ocean acidification off Alaska that could threaten fishing industryANCHORAGE, Alaska — Erosion threatens to topple coastal Alaska villages. Melting ice threatens polar bears. Now, a marine scientist says the state’s marine waters are turning acidic from absorbing greenhouse gases faster than tropical waters, potentially endangering Alaska’s $4.6 billion fishing industry. Dog pack blamed for Georgia killings a reminder of humans’ fragile pact with caninesWASHINGTON — A dog pack blamed for the killings of a Georgia couple is a reminder of the fragility of mankind’s pact with canines. Underlying the relationship between the species is a simple expectation: We feed them, they don’t kill us. Pittsburgh-area health club where gunman killed 3 women reopens to membersBRIDGEVILLE, Pa. — Members clad in workout gear and holding water bottles and towels quietly returned Saturday to a health club where a gunman killed three women, as calm replaced the chaos of just a few weeks ago. Calf born with dark, reptilian skin worshipped as holy in Cambodian villageDAMNAK SANGKE, Cambodia — Villagers in this poor community in central Cambodia live hand to mouth, but many dug into their pockets to help pay for a funeral here Friday for a three-day-old calf with a dark, reptilian hide that many believed was holy. Conservation groups urge federal judge to block next month’s wolf hunts in Idaho, MontanaMISSOULA, Mont. — Conservation groups are asking a federal judge in Missoula to block fall wolf hunts in Idaho and Montana. Shooting death of large grizzly bear in Montana investigated by federal, state authoritiesGREAT FALLS, Mont. — One of Montana’s biggest grizzly bears, a male that stood more than 7 1/2 feet tall and was informally known as “Maximus,” has been found shot to death, and state and federal wildlife officials are investigating why. Connecticut prosecutor drops case against man charged with illegally owning endangered apeSTAMFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut prosecutor has dropped a criminal case against a former Fairfield man charged with illegally owning an endangered ape. Thai elephant maimed by land mine a decade ago damages newly fitted artificial limbBANGKOK — An elephant fitted with an artificial limb 10 years after stepping on a land mine has had a minor setback, damaging the device attached to her left front leg. After horse’s death, French pm says algae pollution endangers health on some Brittany beachesSAINT-MICHEL-EN-GREVE, France — A French government-sponsored report released Thursday says decomposing algae covering some beaches in Brittany represent a serious health risk and gases that can kill within minutes were detected on a beach where a horse died last month. On The Call: Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd on declines in cash-cow printer ink businessSAN FRANCISCO — Printer ink has long been Hewlett-Packard Co.’s cash cow, because it’s expensive and customers refill constantly. Pressure in recent quarters has raised questions about the prospects for that part of HP’s business. Bear forces way into Aspen home, attacks woman; could have been involved other break-insDENVER — Wildlife officers are looking for a bear that forced its way into a home and attacked the homeowner, and may have been behind other break-ins in the Aspen area this summer. Excerpts from The Budget, weekly Amish newspaper written by its readersExcerpts from the April 8 edition of The Budget: Donkeys trot to the rescue in Afghan elections, where toting ballots means climbing mountainsPANJSHIR VALLEY, Afghanistan — A lack of decent roads and its towering, craggy mountains are leading Afghanistan to turn to an age-old mode of transport to ferry ballots to remote regions ahead of Thursday’s election: the donkey. Thai elephant takes jubilant debut stroll on artificial leg 10 years after land mine blastLAMPANG, Thailand — Motola, an elephant who lost a foot and part of her leg when she stepped on a land mine 10 years ago, happily if tentatively stepped out Sunday after being fitted with an artificial limb. Yurok tribe works for return of condor to Northwest to help fix world gone wrongORICK, Calif. — The tribes of the lower Klamath River have since ancient times decorated themselves with condor feathers when they performed the dances designed to heal a world gone wrong. Yurok tribe works for return of condor to Northwest to help fix world gone wrongORICK, Calif. — The tribes of the lower Klamath River have since ancient times decorated themselves with condor feathers when they performed the dances designed to heal a world gone wrong. Thailand elephant fitted with artificial leg 10 years after stepping on land mineLAMPANG, Thailand — Motola, a female elephant who stepped on a land mine 10 years ago and endured painful operations, was fitted Saturday in Thailand for a permanent artificial leg. California declares emergency as wildfires spread across state, force hundreds to flee homesDAVENPORT, Calif. — Fire crews fanned out Friday across a parched California where wind-whipped wildfires have forced hundreds of people to flee their homes and led to an emergency declaration in Santa Cruz County. Remains of ancient toothed whale found on Santa Cruz area beachSANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The partial remains of an ancient toothed whale species that roamed the ocean 5 million years ago have been discovered on a California beach. US ranchers, environmentalists concerned about release of rare wolves in northern MexicoALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — American wildlife officials and ranchers are raising questions over a plan to release a rare North American gray wolf to its historic range in northern Mexico: Will it stay south of the border and what can be done if it threatens livestock? Hyundai announces plan to bring its Equus luxury car to US based on success of GenesisPEBBLE BEACH, Calif., — Hyundai Motor America said Wednesday it would begin selling its premier luxury sedan in the U.S. late next year, based on the success the South Korean company has had with its other models in the states. Calif. meatpacking plant that recalled beef cited for humane violations last yearFRESNO, Calif. — Records show a California beef processor that recalled tons of hamburger meat due to salmonella fears was slapped with humane handling violations in a government review of meatpacking plants last year. No 2 howls are alike, conservation groups push for special protection of wolf subspeciesALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — They’re all gray wolves, but the Mexican gray wolf is notably different than its faraway cousins, and conservationists now say the animals need specific protection under federal law to avoid extinction. Fees to be waived this weekend at national parks including Yellowstone, Grand TetonMOOSE, Wyo. — People will be able to view the geysers of Yellowstone and vistas of Grand Teton free of charge one more time this weekend. Pa. man convicted of groping woman in Minnie Mouse costume at Disney WorldORLANDO, Fla. — A 60-year-old man has been convicted of groping a woman in a Minnie Mouse costume at Walt Disney World. Autopsy confirms bear killed Colorado woman who had been warned not to feed the animalsDENVER — An autopsy has confirmed that a bear killed a 74-year-old southwestern Colorado woman known for leaving food outside her home, despite wildlife officers’ repeated warnings not to. Grounded mother whale and calf die off Florida beach amid frantic rescue bid as hundreds watchHOLLYWOOD, Fla. —Rescuers failed in a frantic bid to save a mother whale and her baby after the pair ran aground off a South Florida beach Monday as hundreds looked on, many in tears. 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