2+ hour, 45+ min ago  (283+ words) SB 361, more commonly known as Beau's Law, has made its way through the Alabama legislature, officially giving approval to a ban of tethering dogs to stationary objects without providing adequate shelter, food or water. The bill is now headed to…...

21+ hour, 37+ min ago  (256+ words) The truthful answer to that question is that there really aren't any "bad" snakes, as all of them serve a purpose in the ecosystem, but the question typically centers on venomous snakes v. non-venomous snakes. So let's clear that up. Just…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (141+ words) Earlier this month, The Bama Buzz reported on the sighting of the Red-footed Booby, a tropical seabird rarely seen in the continental United States, let alone Alabama. Jimmy Lanier, the 87-year-old founder of the Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association discovered…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (337+ words) There could soon be a new standard of care for outdoor pets in Alabama. SB361, more commonly known as Beau's Law, is making its way through the Alabama legislature. Supporters of the bill say an updated standard is needed for the…...

4+ week, 51+ min ago  (377+ words) The red-footed booby is rarely spotted in the continental United States and when it is, it's almost always along the coast. So when some lucky birders were treated to the sighting of a lifetime in Dadeville, they almost couldn't believe…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (902+ words) As you may still be seeing plenty of birds on a daily basis, it could be hard to believe that bird populations across the country are rapidly declining. A 2019 study said the United States and Canada had nearly 3 billion fewer…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (308+ words) Want to help Alabama's shores stay healthy? Along the Gulf Coast, there are three upcoming opportunities " both events and chances to volunteer " for folks to learn about how to protect local marine life and learn more to better appreciate our…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (553+ words) Get ready for a prehistoric adventure, Alabama! The Mc Wane Science Center in Birmingham now features a 60-foot-long Basilosaurus'a giant whale sure to wow all ages." We spoke with Jun Ebersole, Mc Wane's Director of Collections, to explore what makes…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (282+ words) The third annual Alabama Audubon Bird of the Year Fundraiser took place on February 1st at Back Forty Beer Company in downtown Birmingham, where the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher was revealed as the winner! Keep reading to learn more about Alabama Audubon's Bird…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (661+ words) There is nothing that brings a community together like shared love for a local cat. In Gadsden's case, this enthusiasm led to a cat being recognized as an official Lowe's employee, a petition being made to fight back against corporate…...