zoology

Sometimes it can be hard to gauge enthusiasm. It can come from a smile to a hardy handshake, or even a hug. But that's not the case when going afield ...

AUSTIN — Area residents are invited to celebrate Labor Day weekend with an outdoor adventure at Sinnemahoning State Park. Activities will include expl...

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. – Imagine how delightful it would be in an indoor garden filled with free-flying monarch butterflies. Visitors can experience even mor...

Originally, native eastern elk ranged from central New York State to central Georgia. They were hunted relentlessly by any means available in those da...

BEES : Today is National Honey Bee Day. In the world today, there are 19,000 different species of bees, and they are responsible for pollinating 30% o...

The view from one of my favorite vistas offered the same scenery, but something was different. While the leaves on the trees have yet to exhibit brill...

Why did it have to be snakes? Chief Bryan Phelps of the Sweden Township Police Department in Potter County isn’t Indiana Jones, but found himself wran...

The late afternoon sun dropped lower in the brassy colored sky, the sun-baked hay field taking on a softer and more golden hue than the previous dried...

More PA wildlife facts: Opossums are another species that are likely to share the night with area residents who head out for a drive or spend time out...

Games, stories, demonstrations and music are all part of the fun-filled festivities set for the annual Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Elk Expo Aug. 17-18...

A Port Allegany man has been charged by Lewis Run-based state police with cruelty to animals for allegedly leaving several animals at a home where he ...

Kids Fun Day 2019 will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the North Kendall Park located next to Hull Electric. Kids Fun Day is free and open to the...

More PA wildlife information: Skunks are another nocturnal species that share our living space here in Pennsylvania. A skunk’s stripes point to where ...

RACCOONS: We heard from Dollie Wilber of Smethport about our column the other day mentioning the midnight bandits. “I was coming home from the BCPAC s...

I guess most outdoor types I know who enjoy hunting, fishing, shooting and nature in general started at a young age, being mentored by a father, uncle...

Nature can be captivating and even mesmerizing for some, but don’t throw caution to the wind and engage in stupid. A recent visit to the Grand Canyon ...

The First Wesleyan Church’s annual Kids Fun Day is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. this Saturday at the Jack Burns Memorial Park on North Kendall Avenue. As...

Several regular and one-time events have been announced for various dates throughout July at Kinzua Bridge State Park and one adventure scheduled for ...

PITTSBURGH — A new law that went into effect Monday protects those who take certain steps to rescue children locked inside hot cars in Pennsylvania. O...

SALAMANCA, N.Y. — From 2 to 4:30 p.m. July 27, dog owners are invited to bring their four-legged furry friends to the Red House Picnic Area at Allegan...