Animals - Portland Press Herald

More room for orcas: SeaWorld plans to renovate parks

by MARLEY JAY The Associated Press August 15, 2014August 15, 2014

Against a backdrop of withering public criticism, the theme park company says it will expand habitats for its killer whales.

by CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA The Associated Press August 15, 2014August 15, 2014

Dominant females use violence to regulate breeding in their own group.

by DAVID ESPO The Associated Press August 14, 2014August 14, 2014

Candidates have put dogs, parrots and pigs in front of the camera to get viewers’ attention.

These shark hunters hope their camera-equipped shark will lead them to a lair of mega sharks.

by The Associated Press August 12, 2014August 13, 2014

Born pink and mostly hairless two weeks ago, the cubs now weigh between 8 and 12 ounces. Watch video.

by The Associated Press August 11, 2014August 11, 2014

The bill would exempt farm animals that are sometimes branded or tagged for identification purposes.

by The Associated Press August 6, 2014August 13, 2014

The Audubon Society is asking the public to help find out why puffin chicks are dying.

Derek Klingenberg, 35, from Peabody, Kansas, blasts out an upbeat tune – ‘Royals’ by Lorde – and the cows come running on cue.

by Staff report August 5, 2014August 5, 2014

Four cows take a spill from a homemade trailer when a Unity farmer loses control of his vehicle on Maine Avenue.

The owner celebrates the return of the fiberglass fixture after it’s spotted by a surprised kayaker.