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Virginia Tech expert: Supporting native insects essential for survival of wildlife

Crystal Graham
Published date: June 23, 2024 | 2:30 pm
Updated: April 29, 2025 | 7:53 pm
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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.

Into the wild: Wildlife Center of Virginia celebrates release of five young bear cubs

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: May 13, 2024 | 3:02 pm
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Spring at the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro is a time to celebrate the release of young bears. 

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Have wildlife crossings become more common, and are they effective?

Roddy Scheer
Published date: May 12, 2024 | 10:24 am
Updated: October 26, 2025 | 8:07 pm
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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.

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Wildlife Center of Virginia encourages caution during baby season in the Valley

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: May 10, 2024 | 12:22 pm
Updated: May 10, 2024 | 2:14 pm
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Staff, students and volunteers at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, a non-profit hospital for native wildlife, are experiencing baby season.

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Virginia wildlife officials tracking spread of highly pathogenic avian flu

Chris Graham
Published date: April 6, 2024 | 9:59 am
Updated: April 29, 2025 | 7:54 pm
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State officials said Friday that the likely cause of an increasing number of bird deaths in Eastern Virginia is a highly pathogenic avian influenza.

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Roddy Scheer: How are researchers using wildlife to track environmental conditions?

Roddy Scheer
Published date: March 2, 2024 | 12:00 pm
Updated: October 26, 2025 | 8:07 pm
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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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Augusta County school citizenship project selects Wildlife Center for $2K donation

Crystal Graham
Published date: February 29, 2024 | 6:06 pm
Updated: February 29, 2024 | 6:28 pm
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Fifth-grade students at Augusta County Public Schools spent time this winter exploring the idea of citizenship and collaboration through service to others.

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Wildlife Center of Virginia, Waynesboro residents react to use of sirens to deter vultures

Crystal Graham
Published date: February 23, 2024 | 2:33 pm
Updated: February 23, 2024 | 8:31 pm
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The Wildlife Center of Virginia has been watching the reaction of the public to the news that Waynesboro plans to use screaming siren cartridges to deter vultures.

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‘Incredibly vulnerable’: Three orphaned bear cubs under care of Wildlife Center of Virginia

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: February 16, 2024 | 7:57 pm
Updated: April 29, 2025 | 7:54 pm
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Three orphaned bear cubs, each weighing less than two pounds, were admitted to the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro on Feb. 14.

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Wildlife Center of Virginia: Skunks are on the move; it’s mating season

Crystal Graham
Published date: February 13, 2024 | 10:44 pm
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If you or your pets have had a close encounter with a skunk, you are not alone. It’s mating season which means skunks are traveling outside of their territories.

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