zoology

FACTS : We like random bits of trivia, so today we are sharing animal facts from the website called The Fact Site. Gorillas can catch human colds and ...

On Saturday, wood frogs, one of the signs that spring is upon us, could be observed milling about in vernal pools in the tiny hamlet of Daguscahonda, ...

The act of fishing on opening day of trout season is, for many, a tradition. Most anglers you talk to have a favorite spot where they like to go openi...

GENDER BENDER : When we left you yesterday, our chicken Stephanie had made a miraculous recovery from her “egg-bound” condition. But then, inexplicabl...

MYSTERY CHICK : “They were the words no one wants to hear: ‘Mom, I think something is wrong with Stephanie.’ My heart froze.” “Stephanie is my 11-year...

To some, having cats and dogs is like having children. At the McKean County SPCA, many of their “children” have been finding homes this year with help...

I have a friend who made a good shot on a buck in archery season a few years ago. He was hunting in the woods not far from his home and he was pretty ...

Sunday morning while driving to church a wonderful euphoria filled my soul to overflowing. As I looked upward the sky was without blemish, a bright bl...

Black bears create an atmosphere of excitement whenever they’re encountered. After all, this creature of the wild can go wherever they want. However t...

GET LOST: “When you get to the pile of scrap metal on the side of the road, take a left. But if you drive past Busty’s place, turn around — you’ve gon...

For those looking for a new companion, best friend, or simply a furry being to share your home with — the McKean County SPCA has them all, and during ...

The Erie Traveling Zoo visited Rainbow Corner Preschool on Thursday. The program, led by Amy Heisler, the zoo’s off-grounds coordinator, was called “S...

MARCH : Did you know that March is National Umbrella Month? According to almanac.com , here are some more wacky things to celebrate this month: Sunday...

It seemed simple enough; remove dead limbs and unnecessary growth from a once productive apple tree. By doing so, the tree would be able to direct its...

SPRING? It’s always going to be an interesting conversation when the first thing a caller says is “You’re going to think I’m crazy…” Ron Housler of La...

TNS: We love when readers ask questions about something in the paper. It’s so satisfying to know that people are reading closely enough to notice a ch...

A group of us were hunting snowshoe rabbits near Kennedy Springs some years back. It was the day after Christmas and we were all eager to get outside ...

BUGGY : We shared some information recently from a Penn State Extension article about bugs in our homes. Creepy, but interesting. Here is some more in...

Jan. 11th was a day that would change Shawn Beimel's life forever. A fire tore through this local man's home, stripping him of his belongings and even...

HARRISBURG — The Eastern hellbender is a step closer to becoming Pennsylvania’s official state amphibian, after the state House State Government Commi...