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Spotted turtles returned to Virginia after 2018 illegal wildlife trafficking in New York

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: October 18, 2024 | 3:35 pm
Updated: April 29, 2025 | 7:53 pm
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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.

Virginia: Department of Wildlife Resources officer recognized with state award

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: September 3, 2024 | 11:34 am
Updated: April 29, 2025 | 7:53 pm
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A Virginia DWR officer who is assigned to patrol Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford County has been honored with a state performance award.

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Mission to care for wild animals continues at Wildlife Center of Virginia

Rebecca Barnabi
Published date: August 21, 2024 | 8:53 pm
Updated: August 23, 2024 | 3:40 pm
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Milestones are nothing new at the Wildlife Center of Virginia after 42 years of caring for wild animals, but Wednesday’s is important.

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COVID-19 virus widespread among wildlife; likely spread by humans

Crystal Graham
Published date: July 29, 2024 | 12:26 pm
Updated: June 21, 2025 | 6:43 pm
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Animals near hiking trails and public areas have been found with the COVID-19 virus in their systems, supporting human-to-animal transmission.

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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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