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Month: August 2025

The Philadelphia Zoo celebrated a slow and steady success in conservation: the hatching of nine new critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises.

Philadelphia Zoo welcomes 9 more critically endangered Galápagos tortoises born to first-time parents

By Josh Sanders Click here for updates on this story     PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — The Philadelphia Zoo celebrated a slow and steady success in conservation: the hatching of nine new critically endangered Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises. The new arrivals were revealed Wednesday outside the zoo’s Reptile & Amphibian House, marking a historic moment for

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Invasive tick species that can reproduce without mating found in Maine for the first time

By Francis Flisiuk Click here for updates on this story     ORONO, Maine (WMTW) — University of Maine researchers say an invasive Asian longhorned tick has been detected in the state for the first time, raising new concerns for livestock, wildlife and public health. The tick, identified through the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s passive tick

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Visitors to this year's Minnesota State Fair might get sticker shock when buying some of their favorite foods.

Visitors to this year’s Minnesota State Fair might get sticker shock when buying food favorites

By Marielle Mohs Click here for updates on this story     Minnesota (WCCO) — Visitors to this year’s Minnesota State Fair might get sticker shock when buying some of their favorite foods. Tino Lettieri and his mom are prepping their stand, Tino’s, for “The Great Minnesota Get-Together.” He’s been selling pizza on a stick and calzones

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