zoology

My grandfather and I were sitting comfortably at camp on a bitterly cold January day. We were spending the weekend together, just the two of us. Pop, ...

Paula and Al Bernstein of Olean shared a story with us about the help they received from an Olean Times Herald paper route carrier, Thomas Bastow, in ...

Amidst reports of canine distemper virus in New York City’s Central Park, the state Department of Agriculture and Markets issued a notice reminding pe...

The McKean County Fair kicks off Monday at the fairgrounds in East Smethport. This year’s events include a mounted shooting demonstration, FMX motocro...

ALLEGANY — An Allegany man that state environmental officials said had 300 reptiles in his house is facing numerous charges, including possession of w...

ALLEGANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation seized “a lot” of exotic reptiles from a home of East Union Street in the village of All...

ALLEGANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation seized “a lot” of exotic reptiles from a home of East Union Street in the village of All...

For the first couple of weeks of July, it looked like local birders might get a bonus month of birding — but then it started to rain and rain and rain...

Dogs have successfully earned the moniker “Man’s Best Friend,” but some dogs are turning out to be an educator’s best friend, as well. Two dogs in Buc...

My son Ben said something the other day that, to some, might sound preposterous: “Summer’s over after the Fourth of July.” What? Summer doesn’t offici...

Sometimes it’s hard to just sit back and enjoy summer and the weather it brings. While I’m still getting over my battles with bats wanting to come int...

It was around the year 2000 when I attended a meeting of deer hunters where biologist Gary Alt held up two racks, a 4-point and a big 8-point. With th...

Long ago, when I was but a youth, I read an article in Outdoor Life reviewing a new lure that was setting the bass world on fire. The writer claimed h...

OLEAN —As summer temperatures rise, more bats find their way from hot attics into cooler homes. So health officials are advising those who see one of ...

DEAR SPCA: My large, mixed-breed dog pulls very hard on the leash when going for walks, making my arms sore. Any ideas to get her to stop pulling so h...

There is perhaps nothing quite as warm as the love and affection from a family pet, but is it possible that pets do more than bring joy to their owner...

CUBA — Joyful Rescues, an organization that matches adoptable dogs and cats with loving homes, is hosting its annual PetFest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Au...

Lucia Scotty of Hamilton Avenue was happy to get a trail camera this past Christmas because she enjoys seeing the wildlife that crosses her backyard, ...