Wildlife and Nature

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (977+ words) The Georgia Aquarium’s two newest beluga whales have quickly acclimated to their new home after a 12-hour flight from the shuttered Marineland aquatic park on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, officials said. The two males, 10-year-old Balor and 7-year-old…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (547+ words) Georgia officials are working to stop the spread of the invasive yellow-legged hornet before it causes deeper harm to the state's bees, farms, and food systems. So far this year, the state has trapped 866 hornets and eradicated 44 nests, an early…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (318+ words) One of Georgia's most popular beach destinations is celebrating a milestone for sea turtle conservation. According to Southern Living, Tybee Island has already recorded its highest number of sea turtle nests ever, surpassing the previous record with weeks still remaining…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (476+ words) Georgia officials are offering online training in the fight against aquatic invasive species, which can cause economic and ecological harm. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division is urging the public to learn more about aquatic nuisance species…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (244+ words) Black racers were just one snake species uncovered on this tin-flipping outing. Finding Eastern racers in pairs highlights the fact that springtime is breeding season. To find mates, male snakes follow scented chemical trails left behind in the soil and…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (185+ words) Finding Eastern racers in pairs highlights the fact that springtime is breeding season. To find mates, male snakes follow scented chemical trails left behind in the soil and in the shed skin of females. Seeing two sleek, freshly shed racers…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1388+ words) Georgia’s warm Southern climate, combined with its mix of mountains, forests, and low-lying areas, creates ideal habitat for a wide range of wildlife—including venomous snakes such as the copperhead. As temperatures rise in spring and summer, these snakes become…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (721+ words) Aquatic invasive species can cause significant economic and ecological harm in Georgia, and state officials are asking for the public’s help in combating them. By displacing or outcompeting native plants and animals, non-native aquatic nuisance species can damage boats and…...

7+ mon, 2+ day ago   (759+ words) A volunteer removes trash from a pond at Brick Pond Park during a cleanup in North Augusta. Sheryl Wendzik picks up some trash near a body of water during a cleanup at Brick Pond Park in North Augusta. Nick and…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (113+ words) WFXG (WFXG) — Augusta Animal Services says it is seeing an increase in stray and lost animals as temperatures rise, a trend officials say is common during the summer months Animal Control Supervisor James Dowdy says many cases stem…...