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Researcher finds ‘stunning’ rate of COVID among deer. Here’s what it means for humans
By: Ari Daniel | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Between October and December of last year, researchers swabbed the noses of 93 dead deer from across Pennsylvania. Nearly a fifth of the animals tested positive… Read More
A lethal virus is spreading through the country’s rabbit population. A local rabbit rescue wants your help to slow it down
By: Andre Norrils
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Most people for the past two years have been focused on the COVID-19 virus. But local veterinarians are asking the community to pay attention to a… Read More
WATCH 🎥 What Can Be Saved?: Owl vs Owl (Part 2)
By: Associated Press
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Since 2015, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has killed more than 2,400 Barred Owls in a controversial experiment to stop the Spotted Owls rapid decline. The agency says it’s… Read More
WATCH 🎥 What Can Be Saved?: Owl vs Owl (Part 1)
By: Associated Press
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In a controversial experiment, the U.S. government is killing one owl species to try to save another. The northern spotted owl population has been on the decline in the Pacific… Read More
Kentucky Officials Fight to Keep Out Fatal Deer Disease
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is increasing efforts to prevent the spread of a disease that afflicts deer and elk herds. The agency is… Read More
MRWIG 3rd Annual Forest Field Day & Potluck
The Muskingum River Woodland Interest Group (MRWIG) is hosting our third annual Forest Field Day Saturday, October 26th. Tour a recent prescribed burn at Blue Rock State Forest in the… Read More
Deadly Virus Detected in West Virginia White-Tailed Deer
By: Associated Press
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Wildlife officials say a deadly virus has been detected in white-tailed deer in southern West Virginia. The state Division of Natural Resources says in a… Read More
Wild About Winter!
Join the Hocking College Natural and Historical Interpretation Capstone students for a FREE event at The Market on State Street celebrating the wild and wonderful workings of the winter world…. Read More
Sunday Creek Owl Prowl
Join Rural Action for another exhilarating and wintry Sunday Creek Owl Prowl. Renowned state park naturalist Pat Quackenbush will be on-hand with a live owl! Bring the kids and let… Read More
A BOOn From Bats: Naturalists Aim To Help Bats Fight Deadly Disease
By: Nicole Erwin | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Bats have a bit of an image problem. You probably saw some Halloween decorations this week featuring flying, fanged creatures of the night. But conservationists say bats are actually very… Read More