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FILE - In this April 1, 2020 file photo, several dozen mothballed Delta Air Lines jets are parked at Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, Mo. The skies are clearing up a bit for airlines as states ease lockdown measures and travelers slowly return to airport check-in lines. More airlines are restoring flights to their schedules and investors have taken note, driving up shares for the major airlines after a staggering decline.

Bridgeport mayor sues Delta Airlines over dog bite

Even during pandemic beekeeping remains an essential service

Conservation groups upset by North Cascades grizzly decision

An Atlantic white shark. Four white sharks were detected off Block Island by the Atlantic Shark Institute's acoustic array.

4 great white sharks detected near Rhode Island shore July 8, 2020 | 12:47 PM

Cape Cod's beaches and towns may be quieter because of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, but officials are reminding visitors ahead of the July 4 holiday that the famous destination also remains a popular getaway for great white sharks.

Cape Cod officials warn of white sharks ahead of July Fourth June 29, 2020 | 5:18 PM

Kevin Wise

Watch: Police reel in Louisiana man captured swimming in Bass Pro Shop fish tank June 29, 2020 | 12:54 PM

In this March 13, 2020, file photo, lobsters await shipping at a wholesale distributer in Arundel, Maine.

Lobster prices falling, and they could fall further, industry officials say June 27, 2020 | 10:50 AM

Route 4, Canaan, N.H.

Report: Man pushes, chases away bear following attack June 21, 2020 | 5:23 PM

What appears to be a jellyfish is pictured washed up on Nahant Beach on Monday evening.

Officials warn of world's largest jellyfish near Massachusetts beaches June 17, 2020 | 3:38 PM

In this May 29, 2010 file photo, Shawn Cole, 12, of Hinsdale, N.H., left, and Peter Rosploch, 11, of Winchester, N.H., fish in the Connecticut River across from the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant.

Vermont's free fishing day Saturday; no license required June 13, 2020 | 1:15 PM

A black-breasted leaf turtle.

Massachusetts man admits to turtle, salamander smuggling June 9, 2020 | 12:51 PM

A seal usually surrounded by school children on field trips and tourist, is seen in his tank outside the New England Aquarium in Boston, Massachusetts on March 24, 2020. - Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued an order to close all non-essential businesses and an advisory for the public to stay at home that went into effect at noon on March 24, 2020 to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP) (Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images)

Why the New England Aquarium is in a fight with the Trump administration June 9, 2020 | 5:00 AM

Woman faces gun charges after shooting dog in Springfield she says attacked her June 8, 2020 | 1:40 PM

A woman and dog n Carson Beach.

How to prepare your dog to be left at home alone (again) June 6, 2020 | 7:30 AM

US President Donald Trump joins a roundtable in support of commercial fishermen, in Bangor, Maine, on June 5, 2020. (Photo by Nicholas Kamm / AFP) (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images)

Northeast Canyons

Trump moves to allow commercial fishing in conservation area off New England June 5, 2020 | 3:38 PM

BOSTON, MA - 6/24/2014: Adult Little Blue Penguins on exhibit at the New England Aquarium. Baby penguins that have recently hatched at the New England Aquarium and the biologists who lead a team that have been very successful in breeding penguins and helping sustain some of the endangered populations around the world. The baby penguins getting weighed, being fed and chilling with their parents outside of the actual habitat, since they are newborn. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff Photo) SECTION: LIFESTYLE TOPIC babypenguins(1)

Despite rumors, no one looted penguins from the New England Aquarium June 1, 2020 | 2:14 PM

In this undated photo provided by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, a deer looks over its shoulder.

Vermont wildlife officials are now collecting teeth from deer hunters, to document deer ages May 31, 2020 | 12:46 PM

A cod caught on fisherman, Al Cottone's boat.

New England cod fishery restrictions in place this spring May 31, 2020 | 12:26 PM

Bald Eagle nest sighting on Cape Cod.

Massachusetts' bald eagle population continues to thrive May 31, 2020 | 10:36 AM

A 53-year-old tortoise named Ms. Jennifer stands among dandelions in Boston.

Ms. Jennifer, a 53-year-old tortoise orphaned by COVID-19, gets a new home May 28, 2020 | 2:00 PM

Coyote kills puppy on Cape Cod beach May 27, 2020 | 1:20 PM

Piping Plover.

Record number of piping plovers nesting at Maine beaches May 26, 2020 | 6:15 PM

A woman plays with her dogs at a park on May 20, 2020 in Bogota, Colombia.

COVID-19 and Dogs

What to know about the state-wide COVID-19 dog park and dog walking guidelines May 26, 2020 | 2:24 PM

Franklin Park Zoo Lions

2 Mass. zoos are reopening in June. Here's what to know if you go. May 26, 2020 | 1:57 PM

This March 26, 2009 photo provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows a little brown bat with white-nose syndrome in the Greeley Mine in Stockbridge, Vt.

New Hampshire wants help counting its bats May 25, 2020 | 9:56 AM

Boston,MA 07/19/07 In the Fenway, Globewatch complainant points out that open and overflowing dumpsters behind Queensberry Street apartment complexes are attracting winged and four-legged scavengers. Adult and juvenile rat emerge from under dumpster. Dumpsters here are directly behind 104 and 106 Queensberry in a common parking lot, but service several apartment complexes around this lot. (George Rizer/globe staff) section:metro Complaints about Norway rats wiht small ears sharp claws and long tail have doubled. Library Tag 10172007 Library Tag 12232010 Globe North 1,2

CDC warns of 'aggressive' rats searching for food during shutdowns May 25, 2020 | 7:20 AM

Endangered species

Virus stalls work to keep alive a rare rhino subspecies May 25, 2020 | 6:18 AM

In this Feb. 19, 2019 photo, Saturn, an alligator that many believed to have once belonged to Adolf Hitler. swims in water at the Moscow Zoo.

Alligator rumored to have belonged to Adolf Hitler dies in Moscow May 24, 2020 | 3:52 PM

Nose to nose baby foxes on display at the Pembroke Friends Meeting House in Mass. enjoy late afternoon in April 2019.

New Hampshire Fish and Game says to stop calling, no need to report wildlife May 24, 2020 | 2:17 PM

National parks hope visitors comply with virus measures May 24, 2020 | 12:17 PM

Tewksbury monkey

Tewksbury monkey

A Tewksbury resident reported seeing 'what appeared to be a monkey.' Now police are trying to catch it. May 21, 2020 | 10:40 AM

Research assistant Noe Mercado prepares a test in Barouch Laboratory at at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's Center for Virology and Vaccine Research in Boston, where they are working to develop a vaccine for coronavirus.

Prototype vaccines protect monkeys from coronavirus May 20, 2020 | 11:45 AM

With the world on pause, salamanders own the road May 19, 2020 | 11:58 AM