Animal intakes spiked at Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in Lancaster County this winter. For one mangy critter, recovery is in sight.

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Q. You wrote that blue whales are the largest mammals. What are the largest and smallest animals of other groups? What ecological problems do animals confront by being extremely big ...

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Discover how extreme animal sizes, from the massive blue whale to the tiny shrew, shape their survival strategies.

Opossums again being spotted around the region; columnist says unfamiliar marsupial may look out of place, but it’s far from ...

Opossums are again being spotted around the region. Columnist says the unfamiliar marsupial may look out of place, but it’s far from a menace ...

Excerpt: Healthy wildlife needs distance, not handouts; secure your trash, skip the snacks, and keep your neighborhood calmer for everyone.

Feeding wildlife seems harmless, but it trains animals to beg, raises disease risk, and can end in removal. Keep food stored away.