Spotted turtles returned to Virginia after 2018 illegal wildlife trafficking in New York
After more than six years in captivity, the Virginia DWR released eight spotted turtles back into their home watershed in the Commonwealth.
After more than six years in captivity, the Virginia DWR released eight spotted turtles back into their home watershed in the Commonwealth.
A Virginia DWR officer who is assigned to patrol Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford County has been honored with a state performance award.
Milestones are nothing new at the Wildlife Center of Virginia after 42 years of caring for wild animals, but Wednesday’s is important.
Animals near hiking trails and public areas have been found with the COVID-19 virus in their systems, supporting human-to-animal transmission.
National Pollinator Week is coming to a close, but it serves as a reminder for how essential pollinators are to the production of food and fiber.
Spring at the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro is a time to celebrate the release of young bears.
In recent years, North America has seen a notable increase in the implementation of wildlife crossings, reflecting a growing recognition of their importance in reducing wildlife fatalities.
Staff, students and volunteers at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, a non-profit hospital for native wildlife, are experiencing baby season.
State officials said Friday that the likely cause of an increasing number of bird deaths in Eastern Virginia is a highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Scientists currently rely mainly on a complex network of satellites, ocean buoys, weather stations and balloons to help predict the weather and the effects of climate change, but it might not be the best solution.
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