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Parrots, Axolotls, Reptiles & more: Falling for Feathers Bird Fair flies back to Altoona
8+ hour, 12+ min ago (367+ words) ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) " From colorful parrots to unique "water puppies," a popular local event is bringing a wide range of animals"and plenty of family fun"back to the area. The Falling for Feathers Bird Fair returns to the Altoona…...
World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary
3+ week, 4+ day ago (172+ words) Jonathan is still kicking " albeit slowly " on the island of St. Helena. News of the Seychelles giant tortoise's demise spread rapidly on social media on Wednesday. An account on X, falsely claiming to be by Joe Hollins, a veterinarian who…...
Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (595+ words) The song is that of a humpback whale, a marine giant beloved by whale watchers for its docile nature and spectacular leaps from the water, and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, said researchers at Woods Hole Oceanographic…...
Penn DOT unveils State College Connector project environmental impact report
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (191+ words) CENTRE COUNTY (WTAJ) " The public has been invited to review and comment on draft materials on the State College Area Connector Project, Penn DOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced Friday. The State College Area Connector is a planned…...
Toucan seen flying around Sin City has been rescued
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (196+ words) We've all just been so worried about him," said Skye Marsh, the president and co-founder of the South West Exotic Avian Rescue. It's a relief." Sam the toucan has been living in Las Vegas since November, much to the concern…...
Millions awarded to recreation, conservation projects across Central Pennsylvania
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (134+ words) PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) " Nearly $82 million has been awarded to projects across the Commonwealth that will be expanding trails, parks and public lands. The funding, administered by the'Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), will support projects in'58 counties, helping communities…...