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Fisher Returns to Lehigh Valley After Century Absence

1/15/2025

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After a century-long absence, the fisher, a captivating member of the weasel family, has made a triumphant return to Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. Thanks to dedicated reintroduction efforts and natural migration, these elusive creatures are thriving in the north, while the south grapples with the pressures of development and land use.

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Story summary

After a century-long absence, the fisher, a captivating member of the weasel family, has made a triumphant return to Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. Thanks to dedicated reintroduction efforts and natural migration, these elusive creatures are thriving in the north, while the south grapples with the pressures of development and land use.