How an author harnessed ‘bear consciousness’ in a new short story collection
In Sherrie Flick's lastest short story collection, "I Have Not Considered Consequences," bears mingle with people in surprising and thought-provoking ways.
Wildlife
Keeping Track of Pennsylvania’s Resurgent Black Bear Population
Meet Pennsylvania's bear biologist as she gathers data on one of the state's 16,000 black bears. The population has rebounded in the last 30 years.
Hellbenders share spotlight with Abraham Lincoln at new nature preserve
A new preserve in Ohio is named for the salamanders that live there also highlights the history of early American railroads.
How Trump rollbacks on water and species protection could impact Pennsylvania
Changes could remove millions of acres of wetlands from federal protection and push plant and animal species toward extinction.
Inaugural ‘Pennsylvania Chestnut Festival’ promotes history and conservation efforts
The American chestnut is functionally extinct in North America. A new festival looks to celebrate the chestnut's history and raise awareness about its recovery efforts.
For Smart, Social Crows, Pennsylvania is a Warm Winter Oasis
During December, crows congregate in raucous urban roosts. Here's the lowdown on why they're here, and what they're up to.
Saving the ‘sky puppies’: How one wildlife rehabilitator is working to rescue bats in Pa.
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In the face of devastating population loss throughout the region, every bat that the Pennsylvania Bat Conservation and Rehabilitation is able to save is making a difference.
Help wanted: Stop the spread of invasive round goby fish in Pa.
The Eurasian round goby is causing big problems in Lake Erie, outcompeting native fish. Pennsylvania is looking to anglers to help stop it from spreading to inland waterways.
How U.S. bluegill became an invasive fish in Japan
In October 1960, Prince Akihito of Japan visited Chicago for 21 hours. Chicago’s mayor presented the prince with a diplomatic gift: 18 bluegill. What happened next would change the underwater world of Japan forever.
Beating back an invasive plant with fire
After months of planning, the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden completed a prescribed burn on its Dogwood Meadow to inhibit the spread of a plant dubbed the “plague on the prairie.”
