wildlife

Will hungry black bears soon cause constant headaches in the Mohawk Valley?

When it comes to feeding wildlife in New York, the DEC has straight forward information that you need to know and the hazards that it could create.

Whether you encounter a porcupine on a walk, under your house, in your garden, or gnawing on your vehicle, here's how you can handle each situation.

A game farm in Ithaca is New York's sole supplier of pheasants and the Cornell Wildlife Health Lab has confirmed an outbreak of bird flu at the farm.

New York may be synonymous with New York City to outsiders, but real New Yorkers know there's a lot more to the empire state, including some unique wildlife in our largest forest.

If you leave out hair, string, or pet fur each spring to help your local birds build their nest, you need to stop because you could be killing them.

Poorly discarded balloons found in remote areas of Herkimer County.

New York legislators are considering a ban on releasing helium balloons.

Maybe you've seen the meme floating around Facebook. It says opossums are really good to have around - even if they do look like giant rats. But is it true?

This time of the year you have to worry about deer running across the road while you're driving, whether you're in the Adirondacks or not...

You can't blame a skunk for wanting a little ice cream - but maybe he should have used a spoon.

Since 2000, Utica Zoo has been an active participant in the conservation and advancement of the species - and are welcoming them to their new home.