Penn State moving forest and wildlife programs at closing campuses to Altoona
Programs in forest technology at Penn State Mont Alto and wildlife technology at DuBois will both move to Penn State Altoona in 2027.
Wildlife
How one couple made birds into their bandmates
"Avimancy" is a new project being led by a birding couple who are linking their ornithological fascination to their art, exploring film, music, dance and more.
River otters in Western Pennsylvania: An environmental success story
Otters once inhabited every river system in Pennsylvania, but by the early 1900s, most of them were gone. Now, they’re making a comeback.
How an author harnessed ‘bear consciousness’ in a new short story collection
In Sherrie Flick's lastest short story collection, "I Have Not Considered Consequences," bears mingle with people in surprising and thought-provoking ways.
Keeping Track of Pennsylvania’s Resurgent Black Bear Population
Meet Pennsylvania's bear biologist as she gathers data on one of the state's 16,000 black bears. The population has rebounded in the last 30 years.
Hellbenders share spotlight with Abraham Lincoln at new nature preserve
A new preserve in Ohio is named for the salamanders that live there also highlights the history of early American railroads.
How Trump rollbacks on water and species protection could impact Pennsylvania
Changes could remove millions of acres of wetlands from federal protection and push plant and animal species toward extinction.
Inaugural ‘Pennsylvania Chestnut Festival’ promotes history and conservation efforts
The American chestnut is functionally extinct in North America. A new festival looks to celebrate the chestnut's history and raise awareness about its recovery efforts.
For Smart, Social Crows, Pennsylvania is a Warm Winter Oasis
During December, crows congregate in raucous urban roosts. Here's the lowdown on why they're here, and what they're up to.
Saving the ‘sky puppies’: How one wildlife rehabilitator is working to rescue bats in Pa.
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In the face of devastating population loss throughout the region, every bat that the Pennsylvania Bat Conservation and Rehabilitation is able to save is making a difference.
