Researcher investigates false pregnancy in black bears
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A black bear’s ability to give birth during hibernation — a time when food and other resources are extremely limited — has always puzzled scientists.
Search Results for Wildlife Center of Virginia
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Advances in wind power generation highlight conference at JMU
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Updates on plans for Virginia’s first utility-scale wind farm will highlight the Virginia State Wind Energy Forum on Wednesday at JMU.
Tuberculosis infection in mongoose driven by social communication behavior
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An emerging strain of tuberculosis, closely related to human TB, has been killing banded mongoose in Northern Botswana.
Endangered woodpecker expands home with fungus
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An endangered woodpecker carries wood-eating fungi into its tree cavity home that ultimately help to expand the home’s size.
McAuliffe announces recipients of 2016 Governor’s Awards for Public Service
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced the recipients of the Governor’s Public Service Awards at a ceremony today at the Executive Mansion.
McAuliffe announces recipients of 2016 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced recipients of the 2016 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards Monday.
Holiday Lake Forestry Camp: More than a walk in the woods
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Nominations are open for the 70th annual Holiday Lake Forestry Camp, to be held June 20-25 at Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center near Appomattox.
Forest Service rejects proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline route
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The U.S. Forest Service has rejected the proposed route of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. The rejection, in a letter dated Tuesday, is likely to seriously delay the project.
Fish species, rural livelihoods threatened by new dams on world’s largest rivers
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Advocates of hydroelectric dams on the Amazon, Congo, and Mekong rivers often overestimate economic benefits and underestimate effects on biodiversity.
Governor McAuliffe announces matching tourism grants
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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that more than $796,000 in matching grant funds will be awarded to 45 local tourism initiatives as part of Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Marketing Leverage Program.
