Teaching students to understand the importance of the animals that live in Maine to the ecosystem and the economy is important.

Multiple cases of bird flu in chickens are forcing the closure of live poultry markets in parts of New York state, Gov. Kathy ...

Along the long road from American icon to endangered species and back again, the bald eagle -- the national bird of the ...

Most are omnivores, eating both plants and animals. They consume fruits ... depending on the species. Bears in the wild can live up to 25 years, with some species living even longer. Captive bears ...

Mountain West communities are split over the USFWS’ decision to manage isolated bear populations as one. But many agree that ...

The harbor seals of Alaska’s Iliamna Lake, which make up one of only five freshwater seal populations in the world, have long been a subject of fascination for their separateness from the seals that ...

Avian flu has hit farms nationwide, led to the slaughter of millions of birds and driven up egg prices, though officials say no cases have been detected among humans in New York.

Before string of killings linked to fringe group, Jack ‘Ziz’ LaSota led fateful tugboat voyage from Alaska to California ...

Keeping home chickens as a pastime has continued to grow since the pandemic. But if eggs are the goal, remember that it takes planning and investment to raise the chickens and protect against bird flu ...

It’s one of a handful that have washed ashore in Haines since late November, with at least three recovered at Letnikof Cove.

Alaska’s winters are brutal, with temperatures plunging far below freezing. Yet, some animals have evolved to survive and ...

As such, airports are increasingly investing in "de-stressing" initiatives to help soothe some of the anxieties of the flying ...