West Hartford Animal Control posted a message to residents Tuesday regarding calls about sick or injured animals. By Ronni Newton A spike in reports of sick or injured wildlife has prompted West Hartford Animal Control to post a message on Facebook about when to worry, and when residents should call. “When an officer responds to … Source: We-Ha | West … Read More
Mysterious object found in Hampden woods is giant moth cocoon, biologists say
Hampden resident Tony Valcourt was hiking with his dog on April 6, when he found the cocoon attached to the bark of a young tree or shrub. Source: Bangor Daily News
Stinging Caterpillar Season is Here!
The little nuisances will be active through May and love to hang out around live oak trees. Source: KPEL 96.5
MDC: Tree pest spreads to 78 counties
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Chariton, Lafayette and Moniteau counties, bringing the statewide total to 78 counties known to Source: Daily Journal Online
Emerald Ash Borers Are Attacking Ash Trees In More Missouri Counties
The emerald ash borer has been found in three more counties in the state: Chariton, Layfayette and Moniteau, according to the Missouri Department of Source: Michele Skalicky
When humans are sheltered in place, wild animals will play
With businesses closed and towns and cities emptied out, people are getting a glimpse of what animals that usually keep their distance do when they are left alone. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/01/science/coronavirus-animals-wildlife-goats.html Source: pilotonline.com
Warm temperatures in January have impact on wildlife in the area
Last month was the warmest January on the globe. That’s in the span of the 141 years of climate record keeping. Source: Chelsea Church
After Rabid Fox Attacks, Maine City Moves to Trap, Euthanize Some Animals
A Maine city is close to adopting an extensive rabies prevention plan after a series of fox attacks. Town leaders in Bath. Maine, are moving towards using traps to catch and euthanize certain animals so they can be tested for the dangerous disease. Source: NBC Boston
Bat found in Longview home tests positive for rabies (via https://www.kltv.com)
According to a Facebook post from the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center, The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) confirmed a bat that was found by a Longview citizen inside a private residence has tested positive for rabies. Source: https://www.kltv.com
State warns of rabies as weather warms up (via Elissa Kedziorek)
In Michigan, bats and skunks are the most common carriers of rabies. Source: Elissa Kedziorek
