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Habitat for endangered species in Virginia will no longer be federally protected
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (885+ words) For decades, the federal government has protected places to live for the country’s most vulnerable wildlife, helping species such as bald eagles recover from the brink of extinction. But a recent change by the Trump administration drastically weakens those protections,…...
Black-footed ferrets making a comeback with local Smithsonian conservationists' help
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (772+ words) In the hills outside Front Royal, scientists and animal keepers are at work ensuring that endangered species from America and beyond survive. One of their ongoing success stories has been that of the black-footed ferret. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. In…...
Bird flu is devastating peregrine falcons in coastal Virginia
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (652+ words) Peregrine falcons have always been a somewhat rare sight in coastal Virginia. They originally dwelled on the western side of the state, but were later introduced along the coast to help boost the population, which had been wiped out by…...
Where are all of Virginia's gray foxes? Researchers are trying to find out.
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (940+ words) On a recent morning, Victoria Monette trekked through a forest behind a home on the Eastern Shore, searching for the perfect tree to mount a camera. The ideal trunk would be sturdy, clear of vegetation, facing north or south and…...
The Virginia Zoo at 125: No longer a mere park 'with a few animals."
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (1249+ words) Long gone are the days when two chimpanzees smoked cigarettes in a cramped cage at the entrance to the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk. Today, the zoo, celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, is centered on animal well-being and enrichment; animals roam…...
How humans are bringing an endangered bird back from the brink of extinction
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (436+ words) 150 years before the American Revolution, settlers arriving on our shores found an amazing site— 90 million acres of pine forest, stretching from southeastern Virginia to Florida and Texas. Those trees would become an engine for the British navy, supplying pitch to…...
State park system marking its 90th anniversary with history programs, hikes
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (208+ words) This month, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, DCR, is celebrating the 90th anniversary of Virginia state parks with special programs, including ranger-led hikes, storytelling sessions and interactive programs for families. The park system's 44 sites will also host a History and…...
Va. officials celebrate the bald eagle’s comeback and centuries as national symbol
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (649+ words) This story was reported and written by our media partner, the Virginia Mercury. The bald eagle became a national symbol in 1782, appearing on the U.S. seal and government documents. But despite representing the country for almost 250 years, the raptor did not…...
How officials go on ‘Osprey Watch’ to track Hampton Roads’ birds of prey
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (689+ words) On a windy afternoon earlier this week, Reese Lukei and Keriann Spiewak pushed off from a boat ramp along a branch of the Lynnhaven River. Spiewak, senior trainer of animal ambassadors at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, and Lukei,…...
Searching for salamanders at the Virginia Living Museum
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (680+ words) Walking around the Virginia Living Museum, it’s easy to miss rows of ceramic tiles scattered between a few of the exhibits. But to a salamander, the tiles are a habitat haven. “They’re really dependent on a moist environment,” said Kortney…...