Pittsburgh advances deer bowhunting program to manage overpopulation
Pittsburgh’s deer population is out of control: That’s about the only thing city officials, animal rights advocates and frustrated residents agree on. The post Pittsburgh advances deer bowhunting...
View ArticleAs spotted lanternflies swarm Pittsburgh, don’t give them a ride
Spotted lanternflies could cost Pennsylvania $324 million annually. So check your car so you don't give them or their eggs a ride. The post As spotted lanternflies swarm Pittsburgh, don’t give them a...
View ArticleSpecies of mussel found in western Pa. might soon be listed as endangered
Pollution and river dredging have wiped out much of the salamander mussels in Pennsylvania. Now, it could get federal protection. The post Species of mussel found in western Pa. might soon be listed as...
View ArticleHunting for invasive snails in Lake Erie
A research team from Penn State Berhend is searching for mysterysnails in Lake Erie as part of an effort to document invasive species in Pennsylvania. The post Hunting for invasive snails in Lake Erie...
View ArticleState amphibian may get another shot at federal protections
A federal judge vacated a 2019 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decision that the eastern hellbender does not warrant a status as an endangered species. The post State amphibian may get another shot at...
View ArticleSurveying Salamanders in Hopes of Finding an Imperiled Mussel
Mussels once numbered the millions in local rivers. Now researchers are hoping to find a type of salamander that an endangered mussel needs to survive. The post Surveying Salamanders in Hopes of...
View ArticleBowhunting season in two Pittsburgh parks will begin September 30
After completing accuracy tests last week, the city assigned 30 hunters to designated areas in Frick and Riverview parks. The post Bowhunting season in two Pittsburgh parks will begin September 30...
View ArticleNew Pa. license plate supports conservation and the eastern hellbender
“I can't think of a better symbol for the Pennsylvania environment than the hellbender." The plate costs $41 - $15 of which goes toward conservation. The post New Pa. license plate supports...
View ArticleWe’ve got jellyfish! How the invertebrates got into the Great Lakes
Researchers think the species hitched a ride here on ornamental aquatic plants shipped from China. But we still don’t know all that much about them. The post We’ve got jellyfish! How the invertebrates...
View ArticlePlant waste from a botanic garden creates natural habitat for injured birds
Native plant waste helps not only injured birds but the people who take care of them. “It makes me want to get up and come to work." The post Plant waste from a botanic garden creates natural habitat...
View ArticleThe search for endangered flying squirrels in the Poconos
A group is searching for endangered northern flying squirrels in the Poconos. Last count, there were only 33 in Pennsylvania. The post The search for endangered flying squirrels in the Poconos appeared...
View ArticleThe turtle takeover of Lake Erie
So many people have released their pet red-eared sliders into Lake Erie that the turtle is now an invasive species, out-competing native turtles. The post The turtle takeover of Lake Erie appeared...
View ArticlePA Game Commission tables plans to reintroduce the American marten
Despite overwhelming public support for reintroducing the American marten, the Game Commission wants more input from hunters who were lukewarm about the plan. The post PA Game Commission tables plans...
View Article‘Bird Town’ borough is embracing its new designation as a bird-friendly place...
Media, near Philadelphia, became the latest Pennsylvania municipality to become a "Bird Town," a program that promotes community-based conservation. The post ‘Bird Town’ borough is embracing its new...
View ArticleDEP: CNX pipeline project in Westmoreland County withdrawn, lacked wildlife...
DEP found that CNX's project failed to get federal wildlife clearances. The project was near the Beaver Run Reservoir. The post DEP: CNX pipeline project in Westmoreland County withdrawn, lacked...
View ArticleNew book about deer invites us to take a closer look at ourselves, too
Erika Howsare's "The Age of Deer" investigates the relationship between deer and people throughout history. The post New book about deer invites us to take a closer look at ourselves, too appeared...
View ArticleThe magnificent sky dance of the American woodcock
At dusk in fields in Pennsylvania and throughout the Great Lakes region in spring, an odd-looking bird takes to the sky for an elaborate, acrobatic display. We take you there. The post The magnificent...
View ArticleWhy I’m addicted to bird nestcams (and you should be too)
For many, following a bird nestcam starts as a curiosity, then quickly veers toward obsession. And the high drama in the bird world can be as intense and dark as a Hollywood thriller. The post Why I’m...
View Article‘Blue-blood’ horseshoe crabs suffer from commercial bloodletting. One Penn...
About 1 million horseshoe crabs a year are harvested for biomedical purposes. One student has a solution that would stop the practice. The post ‘Blue-blood’ horseshoe crabs suffer from commercial...
View ArticleA school day built around birds gives students many ways into their world
The Campus Laboratory School at Carlow University taught students about birds through art, music, poetry, machine learning and even sports. The post A school day built around birds gives students many...
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