wildlife

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.

Carey Mulligan and Jake Gyllenhaal play a 1960s couple in Paul Dano’s directorial debut.

In New York State we are lucky to have acres and acres of beautiful forests and wilderness. With the land also comes a wide variety of wild animals. The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is making outdoor enthusiasts aware of a growing population of coyotes. They are also offering a number of tips on how to avoid conflicts with these predators as the weather gets warmer.

A photographer in Trenton Falls, New York was able to capture some of the most beautiful wildlife in this area, including an adult coyote playing with a stuffed animal - and the pictures are more than breath-taking.