Stories tagged: "Virginia Animals"

Local An armadillo walking through Everglades National Park in Florida.
Local Armadillos in Virginia: An Eastward Expansion

Armadillos have found their way into Virginia over the years, on a slow expansion eastward from their usual habitats.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles December 6, 2021 2:48 pm EST
Entertainment, Lifestyle & Sports Contributed photo - By the time the beaver kits enter the wild, their rehabilitation bill will cash in at around $15,000.
Entertainment, Lifestyle & Sports Virginia Wildlife Center Takes On Challenge of Raising Baby Beavers

ROANOKE-Abandoned after a storm, two beavers are being raised by some unique foster parents: the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center staff.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles July 15, 2021 4:15 am EDT
Entertainment, Lifestyle & Sports Murder Hornets Aren't On Their Way
Entertainment, Lifestyle & Sports No, Murder Hornets Aren’t Heading Towards Virginia This Spring

MARTINSVILLE-Murder hornets will soon emerge from a months-long hibernation. But no, they're not heading towards Virginia.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles March 27, 2021 4:23 am EDT
Environment Raccoons Cause Problems in Arlington
Environment Arlington Sees Rabies and Canine Distemper Cases Spike

ARLINGTON – If you’re in the Arlington area – or really anywhere wildlife live – posing for a photo with a raccoon isn’t a good idea.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles March 12, 2021 5:38 am EST
Entertainment, Lifestyle & Sports Sabrina Garvin, executive director of the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke, rehabilitates a bear cub.
Entertainment, Lifestyle & Sports A Flood of Patients: Wildlife Center Stays Active During the Pandemic

ROANOKE – Sabrina Garvin had a wild 2020.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles December 30, 2020 8:39 pm EST

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Entertainment, Lifestyle & Sports Virginia Rescue Group Saves Dogs From South Korean Meat Farm

ROANOKE – Over the weekend, members from Angels of Assisi drove to Maryland to assist with a rescue.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles November 18, 2020 12:08 am EST