Good Morning 🍃 This week’s headlines highlight key legal and wildlife issues. The Makah Tribe in Washington can hunt gray whales again after federal approval. Florida's new bear law by Governor DeSantis sparks controversy. The U.S. invests $350 million in wildlife crossings to reduce vehicle collisions. A man in the UK uncovers an ancient mystery on a beach walk, and a woman has a shocking encounter with a giraffe. Dive into these intriguing stories!

After a Long Legal Process, Washington Tribe Can Hunt Gray Whales Again

The federal government approved the long-awaited waiver for the Washington-based Makah Tribe to once again hunt gray whales. According to last week's announcement, the government permitted the tribe to hunt 25 gray whales over the next 10 years.

Florida Governor Garners Controversy For New Bear Law

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is garnering controversy thanks to a new bear law. The governor signed a bill into law that would allow residents to shoot any bears if they perceived them as a threat. Wildlife advocates believes the bill opens up a Pandora's box of potential neglect.

Why the U.S. Is Spending $350 Million on Wildlife Crossings

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced a unique federal program that will provide $110 million in grants to fund 19 wildlife crossing projects across the country—the first of five years-worth of projects in which the USDOT will invest a total of $350 million into the Wildlife Crossing Program. The goal of the program: Improve public safety by reducing the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions along high-pressure corridors.

A Walk On The Beach Uncovers An Ancient Mystery Thousands Of Years Old

A simple walk on the beach has both archaeologists and geologists excited and a little bit baffled. A man in the United Kingdom stumbled upon an ancient mystery while walking his dog at a local beach.

Giraffe Soccer Kicks Woman in the Face

"Hi my name is Johnny Knoxville, and welcome to Jacka—!" The video below definitely reminded me of Jacka— from the early 2000s, minus all the vulgarity. Let's just say this woman is definitely nursing a few bruises after her run-in with this giraffe. Overall, giraffes look like peaceful creatures. They were the mascots of Toys R Us for Pete's sake. But giraffes are still wild animals, and you should never get too close.

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