Animals - Portland Press Herald

Researchers studying how mountain lions adapt to life amid metropolitan sprawl

by AMANDA LEE MYERS Associated Press June 19, 2018June 19, 2018

A den with four kittens is the 15th found by scientists researching how cougars survive in fragmented wilderness areas in Southern California.

Animals, Nation & World, News

Raccoon’s path to the wild life included scaling 25-story St. Paul building

by STEVE KARNOWSKI The Associated Press June 13, 2018June 13, 2018

The animal caused a flurry of concern as it made its way up the UBS Plaza, but it was safety trapped when it reached the top.

Animals, Maine, News

Watch: Baby moose, ‘begging for attention,’ befriends dog

by Associated Press June 12, 2018June 12, 2018

A woman in Aroostook County says the young moose followed her and her dog around as the animals became friends.

Animals, Maine, News

Death of dolphin on beach in Kittery attributed to parasites

by Dennis Hoey May 31, 2018May 31, 2018

The Atlantic white-sided dolphin was seen thrashing off Fort Foster on May 25 and died shortly afterward.

Animals, Life & Culture

Fox catches rabbit. Then a bald eagle swoops in. Watch what happens.

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018

Remember that amazing 2015 photo of a weasel riding a woodpecker? Now it has a rival in the Wild Ride Dept.

Animals, Maine

Photos reveal multiple rare right whales off York County coast

by Dennis Hoey and Gillian Graham May 15, 2018May 16, 2018

Scientists from the New England Aquarium used photographs to confirm that the whale photographed off Long Sands Beach in York was different from the one observed off the coast of Wells.

Animals, Maine, News

Ex-staffer alleges Lewiston shelter is killing more dogs than it has in the past

by STEVE COLLINS Sun Journal May 11, 2018May 11, 2018

The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society denies altering its policy over hard-to-adopt pets, as alleged by a recently fired team leader, Amanda Kimball.