How the timber rattlesnake became a symbol of American independence

American colonies declaring their independence from Great Britain. One of the most enduring symbols of those “times that try ...

How to identify animal tracks, burrows and other signs of wildlife in your neighborhood

From snails to skunks, squirrels to cicadas, most of our neighbors are quiet and seldom interact with us, but they play ...
The Post-Journal

Choosing Hope: Local Mother Seeks Specialized Care In New York City For Son

Alicia Birch is no stranger to rare medical diagnoses, with her son Vincent Ognibene having Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. The ...
Union Leader

Cheryl Kimball's Nature Talks: An identity wrapped up in the natural world

I end the year in a different home from where I started. Early in 2025, we made the decision to sell our home of 32 years. I ...
AZ Animals

Why People Hoard Animals and How to Spot Early Warning Signs

Learn what drives animal hoarding, how to spot early warning signs, and what families can do to protect people and pets.
The New York Times

Ford’s Car of the Future, Hatched in a Skunk Works Near Los Angeles

Desperate to catch up with Chinese automakers, Ford is redesigning its fleet with a Silicon Valley-style team. Is it too late? Power ⚡︎ Moves Desperate to catch up with Chinese automakers, Ford is ...
New Scientist

Are we living in a simulation? This experiment could tell us

Thomas Anderson – otherwise known as Neo – is walking up a flight of stairs when he sees a black cat shake itself and walk past a doorway. Then the moment seems to replay before his eyes. Just a touch ...
News9

Rabies identified in Edmond, Yukon skunks

Health officials are issuing a warning after multiple animals test positive for rabies in the Oklahoma City metro. The Edmond Animal Shelter says it located a skunk near 15th Street and Broadway that ...
FOX8 Cleveland

Skunk-like squirrel? Unusual critter spotted in NE Ohio

WOOSTER, Ohio (WJW) – We love to share pictures from FOX 8 viewers of the unique and unusual animals spotted around Northeast Ohio. White, or albino, are some of the most common, yet rare, animals we ...
Yardbarker

Skunk Anansie and Garbage announce joint tour

Skunk Anansie and Garbage have announced a series of co-headline outdoor concerts next summer. The two female-fronted alternative bands will perform at some of the UK's most picturesque concert ...
The Gaston Gazette

Gaston County sees its 16th rabies case in 2025

Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement received a call at about 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 regarding a skunk displaying strange behavior. The caller's dog had possibly been exposed to the skunk in ...
Charlotte Observer

Can a skunk encounter actually be dangerous? What to know in North Carolina

A rabid skunk earlier this month attacked several cats in southeastern North Carolina. Unfortunately, one cat died in the incident that occurred in Gaston County, according to WCNC While skunks are ...