Animals
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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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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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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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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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11 creepy facts about Pennsylvania that textbooks leave out
You may not have learned these unsettling facts about Pennsylvania in school.
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Deciding on a name for your new dog? Check this list of top dog names in Pennsylvania
A study from the American Pet Products Association revealed there are more than 68 million households in the United States that have a dog.
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Pittsburgh set to reopen spay and neuter program for all cats, other pets
Anna Montano owns and operates Whisker Wonderland, a cat lounge in Bellevue. She also traps, neuters and returns feral cats within and outside Pittsburgh city limits.
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Lemonade for a cause: Millcreek teen raises more than $7,200 for charities
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade, sell it and donate the profits to various causes.That’s at least what 13-year-old Millcreek Township resident Aaron Kehl has done since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pa. pup rescued with a cheese ball jar on her head is recovering
Dallas Cheddar was found last week in a York County cornfield with a cheese ball bucket stuck on her head. The Canine Rescue of Central PA said she is currently recovering in the care of a foster family.
