Animals - Portland Press Herald

Seal pups rescued in Maine among those released off Rhode Island

by Associated Press September 21, 2017November 15, 2017

Each of the 3 seals is now about 4 to 5 months old and weighs around 50 pounds.

by Associated Press September 20, 2017September 20, 2017

Global conservation measures seem to be working for the critters.

The dozens of dogs and cats that will arrive in Westbrook this week will be available for adoption after quarantine periods.

by Staff Report September 4, 2017September 4, 2017

North Berwick police are looking for the owner of a bird that showed up at Noble High School.

Lobsterman Alex Todd caught the unusual specimen last week and returned it to the Gulf of Maine after showing it to family and friends.

by Associated Press August 24, 2017August 25, 2017

At least 13 of the rare whales have been found dead this year off the coasts of Canada and New England.

Hope Douglas says one of the most powerful lessons the birds can teach is how to cope when circumstances abruptly change.

by Deborah Netburn Los Angeles Times August 10, 2017August 10, 2017

Scientists have an app for that, so you, too, can upload your observations during the Aug. 21 event.

UNE researchers hope to learn more about porbeagle sharks by tracking their locations, which will help keep them out of fishermen’s nets.