Environment
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Keystone Safari announces giant anteater birth. What to know
The Mercer County park near Grove City announced Nov. 12 that a baby was born Oct. 19 to their giant anteaters, Helga and Hugo. It is the first pup for the pair.
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Winter weather advisory, lake-effect snow warnings issued for parts of Erie County
The weather service reports an additional 3 inches to 5 inches of snow could fall in places in northern Erie County before the advisory expires. Snowfall rate could be up to an inch per hour in the strongest bands, especially the night of Monday, Nov. 10.
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Lebanon fire crews rescue 385-pound black bear from Millcreek Twp. tree
The Womelsdorf Volunteer Fire Company reported that emergency crews responded to Round Barn Road for a report of a 385-pound bear climbing the trees. Crews said their ladder truck was requested to help with efforts to get the bear down.
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Lake Effect: The real reason Erie gets so much snow
Thanks to its namesake lake, Erie gets more than 100 inches of lake effect snow each winter.
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Environmentalists urge Shapiro, lawmakers not to compromise on climate to end budget impasse
Republican lawmakers have staunchly opposed the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative as an economic burden.
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With deer moving more, here’s what to know if you hit one with your automobile in Pa.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission said that deer are becoming increasingly active this time of year and motorists should be alert to animals moving near roadways.
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Why the Pittsburgh Zoo is planning to send two more elephants to the ICC in Somerset
Two African elephants from the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium are packing their trunks and moving to Somerset County.
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Feathery fall migrations: Keep your eyes peeled for these traveling birds
Spot the birds making their way across Pennsylvania during their autumn migrations south.
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From declawing to bestiality: Pennsylvania lawmakers target animal cruelty
The House Judiciary Committee moved a package of legislation that includes proposals to enhance penalties and investigative resources for animal cruelty cases as well as tightening rules for elective procedures.
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Erie Zoo welcomes newborn monkey. When can you see the baby lesser spot-nosed guenon?
The baby, a lesser spot-nosed guenon whose gender isn’t known yet, was born Oct. 8 to first-time mother Georgia and to father Nemo, zoo officials announced Oct. 9.
