Drivers beware in Virginia: Fall is breeding season for white-tailed deer
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Fall is here and along with colorful leaves, crisp air and shorter days, comes increased deer movement.
Search Results for wildlife
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Are manatees trying to tell us something about the Chesapeake Bay?
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When a Florida manatee swims into the Chesapeake Bay, it makes waves. Such was the case on Aug. 19, when one of the gentle giants was photographed munching on underwater grass in the St. Mary’s River in Maryland.
Virginia DWR euthanizes 40,000 trout in effort to control whirling disease
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The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources had to euthanize 40,000 catchable trout to control on outbreak of whirling disease at the state’s fish hatchery.
Fox in Virginia tests positive for rabies virus; health department asking for pet information
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A fox in Virginia has tested positive for the rabies virus, and the health department is asking for information regarding possible exposure to the animal.
Watershed grants awarded to Virginia for next 40 years of Chesapeake Bay conservation
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The U.S. EPA will invest $9.6 million into restoring the Chesapeake Bay with projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Forest Products Week recognizes vital role in Virginians’ lives
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UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service reported in an economic impact study that Virginia’s forestry industries created $23.6 billion.
Virginia Tech vet students get hands-on experience with exotic animals at SeaQuest Lynchburg
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Some students at Virginia Tech are treating sloths, otters, porcupines, stingrays, sharks and fish, joining a professor as he treats animals at SeaQuest Lynchburg.
‘Tiger King’ star Doc Antle sentenced, banned from dealing exotic animals in Virginia
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In June 2023, Bhagavan Antle was prosecuted and convicted of two felony counts of wildlife trafficking and of conspiring to wildlife traffic.
Virginia producers may apply for financial incentives in grassland initiative through November 15
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The Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative is accepting applications from producers in 16 Virginia counties through November 15, 2023.
Symbol of the west: North Dakota park officials request public input on keeping wild horses
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A 30-day public comment period began Monday for input to decide whether famous wild horses should stay in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
