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Bald eagle area to receive new educational features ahead of National Eagle Day
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (164+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) " A popular bird-watching spot along the Scioto River in Columbus is getting a new addition to help visitors learn more about bald eagles. "The eagles are the strong symbol of America," Nuynh said. "When you see the…...
Was a rare bird just spotted in Ohio for the first time?
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (120+ words) WSYX Was a rare bird just spotted in Ohio for the first time? COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) " A bird rarely seen in North America was apparently spotted in Northeast Ohio of all places recently. If you don't know much about the…...
Second rhino calf in weeks born at The Wilds Conservation Center in Ohio
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (117+ words) WSYX ABC 6 is On Your Side, providing local news, first warning weather forecasts and alerts, traffic updates, consumer advocacy, and the latest information about sports, politics, law enforcement, community events, government waste, and much more, including ABC network news and…...
Local wildlife rescue calls for aid as storms displace baby squirrel populations
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (176+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) " Extreme winds across the state have led to a surge in displaced baby squirrels, prompting the Ohio Wildlife Center to issue an urgent call for supplies. The nonprofit, which provides specialized care for native orphaned and injured…...
From near extinction to recovery: Ohio wildlife makes a comeback
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (613+ words) by Meghan Mongillo, WKRC CINCINNATI (WKRC) - As America marks 250 years, conservation efforts are helping restore bald eagles, box turtles and even burying beetles across the Buckeye State. 250 years ago, when America was born, the land looked vastly different. Forests stretched…...
World Pangolin Day spotlights the world's most trafficked mammal, the pangolin
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (289+ words) Wildlife conservationists are raising awareness over Pangolins, shy and scaly creatures native to Africa and Asia, for World Pangolin Day on Saturday. The pangolin is the most trafficked mammal in the world, hunted for their unique scales. Pangolins or pangolin…...
Clothing with a cause: Cabana Parrot helps those in need
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (68+ words) President Donald Trump visits Michigan to speak at the Detroit Economic Club. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) " When it's January, summer seems like it's the distant future. But that doesn't mean you have to wait to introduce some sunshine to your wardrobe....
Adorable wild cat presumed 'possibly extinct' discovered in wild for first time in decades
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (237+ words) BANGKOK, Thailand (WKRC) - A wild cat that was considered "possibly extinct" by scientists for decades was once again found in the wild, proving to be a "significant win for conservation." Panthera, a conservation group dedicated to protecting wild cats around…...
Landmark conservation effort protects nearly 3, 000 acres of Ohio's Appalachian foothills
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (385+ words) ATHENS, Ohio (WSYX) " In a historic conservation effort, Athens Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy have joined forces to protect nearly 3, 000 acres of forested land in Ohio's Appalachian foothills. This initiative marks one of the largest private land-protection efforts by nonprofit…...
Eaglet 'Star' returns to the wild after miraculous recovery
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (140+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) " A young eaglet named "Star," who captured community attention after falling from her nest earlier this month, has been released back into the wild. he Ohio Bird Sanctuary, working with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, released Star…...