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Springtime migration brings birds back to the Southern Tier
1+ week, 3+ day ago (81+ words) WBNG Springtime migration brings birds back to the Southern Tier Binghamton community remembers 17th anniversary of American Civic Association shooting Broome County Sheriff's Office celebrates 15 corrections officers during graduation ceremony Candy shops face increased prices due to chocolate tariffs Binghamton man…...
Cornell University PHD students conduct grassland bird study
3+ week, 6+ day ago (95+ words) WBNG Cornell University PHD students conduct grassland bird study Seton Catholic's Brian Dempsey named 12 Sports Athlete of the Week Former Cherry Valley-Springfield standout Joleen Lusk earns D-III All-Region honors at Cortland Stamford/Jefferson's Tierney Turner commits to SUNY Delhi ahead…...
NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation helps amphibians cross roadways during spring migration
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (135+ words) NEW YORK (WBNG) -- As temperatures rise and spring approaches, salamanders and frogs emerge from the forest and head to the thawing wetlands. The wetlands, also known as vernal pools, serve as a breeding ground for amphibians in the springtime. During…...
Celebrate National Peacock Month with the Ross Park Zoo's Feathered Fashion Icons
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (604+ words) BINGHAMTON, N. Y. (WBNG) -- Celebrate National Peacock Month with the Ross Park Zoo's Feathered Fashion Icons. If you love bold colors and a little bit of flair, you're in good company with the Ross Park Zoo's Animals of the Month: three stylish…...
World Wildlife Awareness Day: Farmland Animal Park spotlights animals beyond the backyard
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (153+ words) CHEMUNG, N. Y. (WBNG) " March 3 is World Wildlife Awareness Day, a day dedicated to wildlife and the species that share the world beyond domestic settings. Farmland Animal Park, owned by Dave Mazzareze, sits between the domestic and the wild. While Mazzareze does…...
Alpacas visit Binghamton University to raise money for cat rescue
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (128+ words) VESTAL, N. Y. (WBNG) -- A fundraiser brought alpacas to Binghamton University to help raise money for Kaleidoscope Cat Rescue. Professor David Merriweather and his alpacas visited the campus, giving students and visitors the chance to interact with the animals. The two alpacas,…...
DEC announces additions of New York animals on endangered species list
1+ year, 14+ hour ago (243+ words) NEW YORK (WBNG) -- Several New York animals are now on the endangered species list. The endangered species list had not been updated since 1999, so these changes give environmental workers a more accurate picture of the species" situation. One of the…...
Animal of the Month: Arctic Fox
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (310+ words) BINGHAMTON, N. Y. (WBNG) -- Ross Park Zoo's animals of the month for February are Arctic Foxes Lilly and Blue, who are designed for cold weather with their fluffy winter coats. The foxes have double-coated fur, similar to red pandas and huskies, according…...
Conservation organizations team up for the 2026 Winter Wildlife Fun Day
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (119+ words) APALACHIN, N. Y. (WBNG) -- Winter Wildlife Fun Day will take place at the Fred L. Waterman Conservation Education Center from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. The family-friendly event is hosted in partnership with We Are Their Voice Wildlife Care and Rescue. Organizers said the event offers an…...
Animal of the Month: Snowy Owls
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (144+ words) BINGHAMTON, N. Y. (WBNG) -- Two snowy owls at the Ross Park Zoo are enjoying the upstate climate with their white feathers and fluffy talons that make them well-suited for colder temperatures. Blizzard and Storm are the two snowy owl residents located at…...