wildlife Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Observer: A small, sickly porcupine takes up residence in Wells

by Charlotte Hendee Special to the Telegram February 5, 2017February 3, 2017

The new resident shakes up the neighborhood.

The event is part of the annual National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count.

What was a beautiful thing just days ago now may feel like a waste dilemma.

There were 305 car crashes involving moose throughout Maine in the year ending Sept. 1, 2016.

News

by The Associated Press November 21, 2016November 21, 2016

Plaintiff Frank Yacino is suing neighbor Liza Pezzella in small claims court for feeding the seagulls that defecate on his boat and dock.

by HOLLY RAMER Associated Press August 20, 2016August 22, 2016

Fish seek cooler depths, mosquitoes breed in the shallows and bears, snakes and ants go farther afield.

by Tom Atwell August 14, 2016August 14, 2016

To encourage local critters to visit your garden – but not dine on it – build a barrier.

by The Associated Press August 13, 2016August 13, 2016

Business owners say they’re concerned about rat poison being used around the beach.

by Karin Brulliard The Washington Post August 4, 2016

Regulations to prevent bear baiting and killing wolves and pups in dens disturb Alaskan traditions that allow ‘intensive predator management.’

by MICHAEL CASEY The Associated Press June 23, 2016June 23, 2016

Releases have been made in New Hampshire and Rhode Island, and a Maine date is pending state approval.