Species of mussel found in western Pa. might soon be listed as endangered

Sarah BodenSeptember 7, 2023

Pollution and river dredging have wiped out much of the salamander mussels in Pennsylvania. Now, it could get federal protection.

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As spotted lanternflies swarm Pittsburgh, don’t give them a ride

Glynis BoardSeptember 6, 2023

Spotted lanternflies could cost Pennsylvania $324 million annually. So check your car so you don't give them or their eggs a ride.

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Pittsburgh advances deer bowhunting program to manage overpopulation

Kiley KoscinskiSeptember 1, 2023

Pittsburgh’s deer population is out of control: That’s about the only thing city officials, animal rights advocates and frustrated residents agree on.

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Pittsburgh weighs bowhunting program to cull deer population

Chris PotterAugust 29, 2023

A pilot program would allow for controlled bowhunting in two city parks. Supporters say the deer population is harming parks and aggravating residents.

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Pennsylvania photographer wins National Audubon award for bird photo

Sydney RoachAugust 3, 2023

Sandra Rothenberg, from Warren, Pennsylvania, won the national award for her photo of a female Baltimore Oriole enveloped by horsehair.

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Vaccine baiting program driving down rabies rate in Pittsburgh raccoons

Sarah BodenAugust 3, 2023

A new vaccine was used last year. Since then, there's been a significant drop in the number of raccoons testing positive for the virus.

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Vaccinating raccoons against rabies in Allegheny County to stop its spread west

Sarah BodenAugust 3, 2023

Tens of thousands of vaccine packets are being dropped across the county to stop raccoon rabies from spreading westward. USDA is working to push it back east until it's fully eradicated.

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Scientists discover first proof of Swainson’s warbler breeding in Pennsylvania

Kara HolsoppleJuly 24, 2023

The brown songbird with a sword-like beak has never been known to breed as far north as the Commonwealth.

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Keeping Track of Pennsylvania’s Resurgent Black Bear Population

Reid FrazierJune 30, 2023

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.

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How to spot poison hemlock, a dangerous invasive plant masquerading as a wildflower

Kara HolsoppleJune 16, 2023

Its lacy, white flowers are sometimes confused with other plants in the same family, like Queen Anne's lace. If ingested, poison hemlock can be fatal.

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