1+ hour, 2+ min ago   (212+ words) Matthew Schultz, founder and executive director at True North Sanctuary, is working to provide Athens with a place of refuge, support and care for animals. Tucker, a labrador owned by Shultz, passed away at the early-age of four years old....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (19+ words) thepostathens.com Students destress at Ohio University's Welcome Week Petting Zoo...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (593+ words) The Jane Goodall Institute declared April 3 Dr. Jane Goodall Day, in celebration of the conservationist’s birthday and legacy. Goodall, who died October 2025 at age 91, was an anthropologist and primatologist who shifted the world’s understanding of chimpanzees. Founded in 1977, the Jane…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (958+ words) American bald eagles are an incredible sight to see, even with their population increasing significantly over the years. Athens’ bald eagles are often spotted, flying majestically through the air or perched on a tree after being considered endangered on a…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (667+ words) At OU, squirrels are most often seen running through College Green in the fall, in search of nuts and leftover pizza. The scurrying creatures are beloved and admired by OU’s students. However, few look deeper into the animal’s existence. John…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (878+ words) As temperatures drop and snow falls, wildlife in Athens County moves for the winter. Birds fly south, some mammals turn in for a nap and many reptiles and amphibians burrow underground. Ryan Donnelly, a state wildlife officer in Athens with…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago   (555+ words) Black bears are an endangered species in Ohio, but their population has been increasing, and there were recent sightings of bears in the area. One such sighting was of a large black bear, referred to as Big Clyde by hunters....

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (635+ words) The regular calm, cozy ambiance of Big Run Kava Bar, located on 72 N. Court St., was mixed with meows Saturday for the Find Your Purrfect Match Adoption Event with Feral Ladies Cat Rescue. Feral Ladies Cat Rescue, based out of Hocking…...

10+ mon, 3+ day ago   (627+ words) Upon arriving in Athens, some might think Ohio University’s iconic mascot, Rufus, is the only cat that represents the city. However, the truth is, Athens is big enough for two famous felines. In 2012, the Athens County Board of Elections office…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (490+ words) Goodall’s findings began in 1960 when she was only 26 years old. She found herself in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Forest’s vast hills, where she studied chimpanzees. During her six-month journey, Goodall would explore every detail of a chimpanzee by the way…...