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The ruling blocks planned hunting of grizzlies. Judge Dana Christensen said the federal government didn't use the best available science when it took them off the threatened-species list last year.

We Ohioans live among bears. So, too, do Kentuckians, but it's not such a big deal on their side of the river because they've gotten used to it.

If you’ve noticed more fireflies lighting up your backyard, you’re not alone.Whether you call it a lightning bug or a firefly, or perhaps by its…

It’s a special time of year for migratory birds. Tired from their travels, they stop right on the coast of western Lake Erie and spend some time resting and refueling with some food – primarily insects. Nine years ago, Ohio non-profit Black Swamp Bird Observatory decided to capitalize on this event, drawing in thousands of birders from all 50 states, 52 countries, and 6 continents over the years.

It's early spring in southeastern Ohio. Foodies and opportunists are starting to scour the trails for morels. But finding the tiny, wrinkled gems requires perfect weather, patience and a little luck.

Ohio has a legislative caucus working to raise awareness of the state’s trails. The caucus, formed last year, is the only one in the U.S. dedicated to...

State wildlife officials are reporting Ohio’s once-threatened bobcat population is making a comeback due to laws protecting the cats. Ohio’s Department of…

A record number of snowy owls are stopping in Northeast Ohio, all due to a biological phenomenon.The owls are native to the Arctic, and it’s normal to see…

Alas, you wouldn't want to eat this native of Western Australia — Spinifex grasses are often so hard and spiky that scientists say collecting samples can be painful.

President Trump announced the decision to shrink the Bears Ears, a sacred tribal site in Utah, and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments by more…