zoology

EXERCISE : We all know that schools are closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. What we didn’t know were these tips from the American Physical Rec...

With more people staying home amidst the coronavirus pandemic, people are finding creative ways to spend their free time. If you have an itch to leave...

With trout season still two weeks off and the news bulging with virus reports, I wonder how to distance myself mentally from this national alarm. Ah, ...

BIRDS: A reader from Wilcox called us to tell us about some feathered visitors to her home this week. “I had a Carolina wren and a black grackle with ...

As far as anybody knows, dogs and cats are not susceptible to COVID-19, according to the Potter County Veterinary Clinic. A vet tech of the clinic pro...

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania hunters posted their highest overall deer harvest in 15 years when they took 389,431 deer during the state’s 2019-20 hunting...

VILLAINS: Have you ever wondered which Disney villain is the most Googled in the state? Well, whether you did or not, Vivint did the research to find ...

Last week’s humorous article during these troubled times was so well received it reminded me of another which took place when my friend Sweet found a ...

HARRISBURG — In recognition of the critical role boarding kennels, doggie daycares, shelters, sanctuaries, and rescues play in ensuring essential work...

The coronavirus is certainly having an impact on our nation and the world. Perhaps a little humor will help. My wife is a long suffering individual an...

WHOOPS: Thursday’s ‘round the square was a bit early for its time. The topic was the vernal equinox, and it stated that the event occurred at 11:49 p....

The Erie Traveling Zoo visited Rainbow Corner Preschool on Thursday. The program, led by Grace Lewis, Erie Zoo outreach specialist, revolved around th...

“Just another birdhouse.” As a youngster that was my first impression of the nesting box Dad brought home along with a small repurposed utility pole. ...

As a nature photographer, I’m always interested in new areas to explore and photograph. In my travels, I have often heard of this birding festival in ...

SPRING : We are getting calls about the signs of Spring in the area. One resident saw a flock of geese, another a red-winged blackbird, and during the...

Animal cruelty hearing set for March 9 The Smethport woman charged with 120 counts relating to cruelty of animals will face a preliminary hearing in t...

HARRISBURG (TNS) — Furbearers like the river otter, fisher, beaver and bobcat were once gone, or almost gone, from the Pennsylvania landscape. But, wi...

Staff at the McKean County S.P.C.A. recently took the drive all the way to Boone County, West Virginia to rescue four young at-risk pups from a local ...

The statement has been made that we know more about the galaxy than we do our earth’s oceans. Though that statement may or may not be true it does bri...

CONTEST: The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau announced new photo contests for 2020-2021. From March 2020 through May 2021, PAGO will spons...