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Survey the Wildlife of the "Great Indoors"
Biologists are enlisting citizen scientists to poke around under the sink and behind the curtains, for wildlife living in the "great indoors." Karen Hopkin reports.
What Happens to Smuggled Animals After They’re Seized?
The world’s wildlife trade policy body wants better treatment and tracking of illegally traded animals confiscated by authorities.
An Eagle Is Perilously Close to Death. What Would You Do?
Whether or not to intervene is a wildlife photographer's dilemma.
How to Fix Problems Caused by Pets, Critters and Pests
Wildlife sometimes finds its way inside, and even our beloved pets can make a big mess in the house. Learn how to clean up the damage and prevent it from happening again.
Survey Finds Dog Owners Are Happier Than Cat Owners
A new survey found dog owners are happier than cat owners.
How to Keep Your Dog Entertained Indoors During Bad Weather
Well, it’s that time of year where the weather tends to get nasty. And although a lot of dogs enjoy romping in the snow, you still end up spending a generous amount of time inside and that can lead…
Learn about wildlife rehabilitation at program
NEWTON — Kids, have you ever found a wild animal that was injured and didn’t know what to do about it?
How to Protect Your Pets from Local Wildlife
Urban areas around Richmond are home to various wildlife that can be harmful to our pets. Learn how to protect your pets from these potential threats.
How Cities Reshape the Evolutionary Path of Urban Wildlife
If researchers can figure out how pigeons and rats evolve to thrive in hostile city habitats, it could help other beasts—including us—adapt to climate change.
How to stop your cat from killing so much wildlife
Cat owners who want to stop their pets hunting wildlife as much should play with them and feed them more meat, according to a new study.
How to Help Wildlife and Pets During a Heat Wave
Wild animals and pets may struggle to stay cool and hydrated during extreme heat, but there are actions you can take to help.
Is There a Safe Haven Law for Wildlife?
We've all seen those Safe Haven signs at Walmart and police stations, making it legal for parents to unburden themselves by dropping off their infants and giving up all parental rights and responsibilities without legal ramification. But is there...
How to stay safe around wild animals
Beyond common sense, there are few simple rules for enjoying wildlife that can prevent dangerous encounters.
What Do Vet Techs Do? These Five Amazing Jobs May Surprise You
What do vet techs do? More than you realize! From scientific research in state-of-the-art labs to wildlife conservation in distant jungles, vet techs are hard at work in exciting jobs.
Scrunchies preventing wildlife deaths: study
A fashion relic of the late eighties and nineties, the humble scrunchie finds a new lease on life preventing the slaughter of wildlife by domestic cats.
Many ways to help PrideRock Wildlife Refuge
A quick overview of how you can help PrideRock Wildlife Refuge every time you shop or by adopting a wild animal.
How to keep pets active indoors during the polar vortex
Despite the bone-chilling cold gripping most of the country, pets still need exercise, even if it can't happen outdoors. WHO's Maria Lisignoli reports.
4 steps to attract wildlife to your yard
May is Garden for Wildlife Month. (Yes, it s on the calendar!) If you want to bring more birds, butterflies or other critters to your yard, school, church or community garden, you should be able to find lots of good tips right now.
Cats to be put on leashes to protect wildlife? EU says No
Put domestic cats on a leash to better protect threatened birds and the environment? The European Union says that would deny mankind’s furry friend its unalienable right to roam.
Do We Need Wildlife Preserves In The Sky?
As drones start to crowd airspace, birds and bats will become even more threatened than they are by planes.
