Conservation data: Virginia Tech builds database using AI to scan online for photos of sharks
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One-third of shark species are at risk of extinction, yet scientists still lack basic data on their habitats, populations and trends.
Search Results for Wildlife Center of Virginia
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Non-native predators: Murder mittens of domesticated cats not funny to outdoor wildlife
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Cats are among the world’s most cherished companions, but when allowed to roam freely outdoors, they are non-native predators.
Black bears on the prowl; Virginia residents should secure food sources now
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While viral videos show black bears swimming in pools or trying to navigate a hammock, the reality is that bears can be dangerous.
State wildlife resource agency honors communications officer of the year
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The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources communications center serves as a bridge between multiple agencies and first responders.
Waynesboro: Virginia Street Arts Festival puts spotlight on muralists, creativity
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The Virginia Street Arts Festival returns to Waynesboro on May 17-18, and three buildings will be transformed.
Red fox in Northern Virginia tests positive for highly pathogenic bird flu
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A red fox tested positive for avian influenza in Virginia and is the first known case in a mammal in the state.
An opossum by any other name: Wildlife Center requests votes for new ambassador
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The Wildlife Center of Virginia has a new furry face on its ambassador team: a male opossum who came to the Waynesboro center in October.
Virginia Land Conservation Foundation grants will conserve 11K acres
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More than two dozen Virginia projects will receive grants from $14.4 million in Virginia Land Conservation Foundation funding that will conserve 11,220 acres around the Commonwealth.
Virginia reports 608 wildfires, 45K acres burned in fall, spring seasons
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As fall fire season begins, Virginia has set goals to be better prepared and named the Department of Forestry as the lead agency for fires.
Spotted turtles returned to Virginia after 2018 illegal wildlife trafficking in New York
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After more than six years in captivity, the Virginia DWR released eight spotted turtles back into their home watershed in the Commonwealth.
