Wildlife Archives

Don’t Worry. Pittsburgh’s Bald Eagles Are Going to be Just Fine.

Kara Holsopple·February 17, 2017

Last weekend, the city’s favorite pair of eagles caught a tough break when a windstorm blew down the tree they were nesting in. But a veteran eagle watcher says there’s still plenty of time for them to get their groove on.

Wildlife

New Disease Strikes Oak Trees in West Virginia

Anne Li·January 27, 2017

The aggressive disease, which ultimately kills oak trees, was first reported in Europe and has since spread to Florida, California, Massachusetts and Maine. Now, researchers say it's made its way to West Virginia.

Wildlife

Bumble Bee Added to the Endangered Species List

Rebecca Williams·January 13, 2017

It's not just honeybees that are feeling the pain of recent declines. For the first time ever, a bumble bee species has been added to the Endangered Species List.

Wildlife

This Week, Outside #3: The Iceman Climbeth

The Allegheny Front·January 1, 2017

From epic ice cliffs to a gang of talking New Year's turkeys, the Pennsylvania winter is already giving us some great memories in 2017.

Recreation This Week Outside Wildlife

This Week, Outside #2: Shucks, PA, You Sure Do Look Good in White

The Allegheny Front·December 23, 2016

Check out more of our favorite early winter pics from around PA, including the best backyard ice rink anybody's dad ever made.

This Week Outside Wildlife

Oil and Gas Development Could Pose a Risk to Struggling Pennsylvania Bats

Kara Holsopple·December 16, 2016

A coalition of oil and gas companies is seeking a 50-year permit that would allow the killing or disturbing of five bat species across Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Energy Wildlife

Fall’s Warm Temps May Be Causing Some Birds to Stick Around

Rebecca Williams·October 28, 2016

Scientists say our unseasonably warm fall may cause birds like ducks and geese to hang in our region a little longer than normal. But temperature changes don't affect all bird species the same way.

iSeeChange Wildlife

Peak Colors are Coming to Southwestern Pennsylvania This Week

Kara Holsopple·October 14, 2016

Leaves have already gone red, orange and yellow in much of the higher elevations of northern Pennsylvania. But the southwestern and central parts of the state should get their turn starting this weekend.

Recreation Wildlife

Elk Mating Really Gets Pennsylvania Going

Megan Harris·October 14, 2016

Thousands of visitors are flocking to Elk County to take in one of the wildest wildlife rituals of the Pennsylvania fall.

Recreation Wildlife

Struggling Honeybees Get Some Help from Big Data

Rebecca Williams·October 7, 2016

Threats from pests, pesticides, diseases and habitat loss are all putting bees in a tough spot. But researchers have some new ideas for using technology to get bees back on track.

Technology Wildlife

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Don’t Worry. Pittsburgh’s Bald Eagles Are Going to be Just Fine.

New Disease Strikes Oak Trees in West Virginia

Bumble Bee Added to the Endangered Species List

This Week, Outside #3: The Iceman Climbeth

This Week, Outside #2: Shucks, PA, You Sure Do Look Good in White

Oil and Gas Development Could Pose a Risk to Struggling Pennsylvania Bats

Fall’s Warm Temps May Be Causing Some Birds to Stick Around

Peak Colors are Coming to Southwestern Pennsylvania This Week

Elk Mating Really Gets Pennsylvania Going

Struggling Honeybees Get Some Help from Big Data