19+ hour, 14+ min ago  (450+ words) The video taken in 2023 shows female whales from two family lines working together to support the labor during critical moments and lift the newborn calf above the water. It's a level of coordination that's extremely uncommon in the animal kingdom,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (1124+ words) A decade ago, Bonnie and I completed and filed the required documents, paid our fees and our first adoption was a done deal. It was our Valentine's Day gift to each other that year. We were very happy'so much so…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (477+ words) Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first. The endangered species migrates each summer from Mexico into the southernmost reaches of the United States. Big Bend National Park in Texas is a destination, as…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (425+ words) Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first. A hiker on a trail in Vernon got a surprise earlier this month when she was confronted by a territorial, and very vocal, sharp-tailed grouse. The…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (262+ words) Altadena resident Ken Johnson said the animal began denning beneath his home around Thanksgiving, twisting gas lines and toppling bricks as he came and went. Surveillance video showed the bear easily tearing away screening and other obstacles and squeezing through…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (232+ words) A plethora of wildlife abounds in the Thompson-Okanagan region and it can be thrilling for outdoor enthusiasts to find tracks in the snow and identify the species who made them. "I love seeing the animal tracks in the winter, it's…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (579+ words) Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday, making them eligible for many U.S. dog shows and likely increasing their visibility to the pet-loving public. One of the newcomers is a terrier named for…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (80+ words) Good manners are important everywhere, including in Antarctica. This penguin is determined to use this path, and doesn't mind waiting. When the people move out of the way they return the bird's good manners with a slight bow. Jesse Tomas…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (647+ words) I just cleaned out and filled a couple of birdfeeders to help my migrating backyard buddies fuel up for their long journeys south. And I'll keep it well-stocked with high-energy seed mix throughout winter to feed the non-migratory birds that…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (471+ words) A local business owner has become the quick-thinking hero to a small litter of kittens. Behind an unnamed store in Rutland Oct. 3, a businessperson was keeping a keen eye on three tiny strays when they discovered that their mother had…...