RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The populations of many birds found along Virginia’s coast and forests are declining, according to the 2025 State of the Birds Report for the United States. Birds are considered ...

A Virginia Tech study of wildlife common in Virginia found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is widespread in animals, particularly around areas of high human activity. The ...

BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Elk Cam has returned, allowing viewers to watch elk throughout the fall during their breeding season, also called the ...

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center will release the first Merlin falcon ever successfully raised in a rehabilitation setting in Virginia on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 4:30 p.m. The release will take ...

While COVID cases are going up in humans lately, animals have to worry about the virus too — and sick wildlife pose a threat to humans, because they can spread pathogens back and forth, giving them ...

Outdoor aficionados know that Virginia is a great place for exploring nature. The Virginian forests are filled with trails such as the historic Virginia Creeper Trail, famed for its tunnel of fall ...

ROANOKE, Va. – The miracle of Mother Nature can be found all across the mountains of Appalachia. But sometimes, animals need our help. Luckily, there is a team of people in our community working to ...

Lynchburg families are on edge after three shootings took place leaving one man dead, two others injured and three suspects still on the run.The Lynchbrug Polic Wanted man located by Roanoke Police ...

The grand reopening celebration on May 2 will feature free entertainment, food trucks and wildlife presentations. New ...

Val, an orphaned coyote pup rescued earlier this year in San Diego County, is thriving in her new home in Richmond, Virginia, where she is helping educate visitors about wildlife, the San Diego Humane ...

The film "Wild Animals of Virginia" explores the diverse wildlife inhabiting Virginia's forests, fields, and waterways. It highlights various species such as chipmunks, squirrels, woodchucks, beavers, ...