Animals – Page 5 – The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Heal the animals, heal the Earth on Endangered Species Day

by Gina Garey Special to the Press Herald May 19, 2023May 18, 2023

As we face loss of biodiversity around the globe, the good news is we still have time to shepherd in a new era of respect for all species.

by PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press April 23, 2023April 23, 2023

A wildlife official says the state’s bear population is growing and the animals “are getting a little too comfortable” around populated areas.

by Associated Press March 22, 2023

The dolphins have been taken to the New Jersey State Lab for necropsies to try to help biologists understand why the mammals stranded on a beach.

This is the sixth year that puppies from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland have participated.

Maggie Maxwell’s goal is to help pets and their owners “have the best life possible, together.” And she’s a big fan of cats.

by Associated Press November 6, 2022November 6, 2022

With less of their key hibernation food laying around, bears may be more likely to approach populated areas, wildlife officials say.

by associated press November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

Vermont wildlife officials said the state was seeing a record number of risky encounters between humans and bears.

Whiskey was found Saturday night by Trooper Matt Williams, who shared his dinner with the starving animal.

by John M. Crisp Tribune News Service August 24, 2022August 23, 2022

Would we be better human beings if we had to kill and butcher our own meat? Doubtful. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t care.

Proponents of ‘heritage breeds’ say the animals offer unique genetics that help them to resist heat, to forage and to guard against parasites.