Animals
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Meet Sheba, the newest animal arrival at the Erie Zoo. What is a binturong?
The Erie Zoo recently announced on social media that they have welcomed a new binturong, or bearcat, to the zoo. The almost 8-year-old bearcat is named Sheba.
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Meet University of Pittsburgh’s new residents: Peregrine falcon chicks
Three peregrine falcon chicks at the University of Pittsburgh were banded by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, aiding scientific tracking of their life history.
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Pennsylvania puppy mills cited in national nonprofit’s annual report of violators
New report details 11 dog breeders in the commonwealth.
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Breathe with the bleat: 8 places to practice goat yoga in Pennsylvania
Find out where you can practice goat yoga across Pennsylvania then get ready for a nuzzle from a goat or two during downward dog.
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Meet the nature-loving Pennsylvanians pursuing their passion for snakes, big cats, mushrooms, and more
In the heart of Pennsylvania’s diverse landscapes, a group of dedicated individuals are devoted to embracing nature and its wild inhabitants.
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Ephrata family dog’s last meal is a special one thanks to the kindness of strangers
When Hunter Metzger told employees at the Texas Roadhouse in Ephrata that the steak he ordered was his dog Iris’s last meal, they made it ‘with love,’ as instructed.
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Your guide to adopting a shelter pet: 5 things you need to know
Your local animal shelter has dozens of cats, dogs, rabbits, and other critters just waiting to find their forever home. Here are some tips to help find the right furry companion for you and your family.
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Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100
The zoo said it is “overjoyed” at the arrivals of the four hatchlings, a first in its more than 150-year history. The babies are the offspring of female Mommy and male Abrazzo, the zoo’s two oldest residents.
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Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park welcomes adorable owl family
Local bird enthusiasts are flocking to Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park to catch a glimpse of a new family of Great Horned Owls nesting under the Panther Hollow Bridge.
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Officials: releasing goldfish into waterways can create invasive problems
After discovering a larger than normal goldfish off Presque Isle, officials with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are warning goldfish owners against releasing the pet fish into the wild.
