Maine never identified the black-capped chickadee as the state bird. Fixing the problem could ruffle some feathers.
wildlife
The quest to bring back the New England cottontail
The effort includes some R&R: restoration (of habitat) and romance (in the form of potential mates).
Snakes and bats and wasps, oh my!
When you try to rewild your garden, you don’t always get what you expect.
Maine Voices: Fishery regulators should understand puffins need herring, too
The New England Fishery Management Council needs to implement ecosystem-based management of forage fish.
Have you herd? Moose, bighorn sheep pass on migration tips
New research indicates animals learn from experienced members of the herd about where to find food, building a cultural know-how that’s passed through generations.
Boom and doom: Squirrel population surges in Northeast, as does roadkill
Biologists say plentiful food and other conditions are helping the rodents to thrive, and now the young ones are hitting the road.
Moose swims across Lake Champlain, then drowns fleeing crowd of people
Vermont Fish and Wildlife officers report the moose made it onto land, but was forced back into the water after apparently feeling threatened by onlookers.
Mainers plant pollinator gardens, become foster parents of sorts for monarch butterflies
Many residents have reported sightings in what seems like a banner year for the butterflies, but is it a sign of recovery?
Intentionally set fire threatens homes in Southern California
Forrest Clark has been charged with setting the Holy Fire and other crimes that could send him to prison for life.
Panda conservation boosts economy, study suggests
A report published in the journal Current Biology highlights the economic benefits that go hand in hand with conservation of the panda’s habitat.