Wildlife /news/tags/wildlife Wildlife en-US Copyright Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:22:50 GMT Akron proposes riparian setback ordinance to protect land surrounding waterways /environment-energy/2023-08-04/akron-proposes-riparian-setback-ordinance-to-protect-land-surrounding-waterways Akron is seeking feedback on the proposed setbacks. Riparian setbacks are boundaries along waterways that protect the banks. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:22:50 GMT /environment-energy/2023-08-04/akron-proposes-riparian-setback-ordinance-to-protect-land-surrounding-waterways Abigail Bottar 'No Mow May' is gaining popularity but naturalists advise better practices /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-05-18/no-mow-may-is-gaining-popularity-but-naturalists-advise-better-practices Letting yards grow during the month of May might be good for some pollinators, but experts say a more holistic approach should be taken. Thu, 18 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-05-18/no-mow-may-is-gaining-popularity-but-naturalists-advise-better-practices Drew Maziasz, Rachel Rood Cleveland Guardians home opener will showcase changes at Progressive Field /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-04-06/cleveland-guardians-home-opener-will-showcase-changes-at-progressive-field Major League Baseball has made major rule changes to the game including a new pitch clock. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-04-06/cleveland-guardians-home-opener-will-showcase-changes-at-progressive-field Rachel Rood Experts raise concerns of potential dioxin contamination in East Palestine derailment /environment-energy/2023-03-05/experts-raise-concerns-of-potential-dioxin-contamination-in-east-palestine-derailment Dioxins form when chemicals like vinyl chloride are burned. Experts say the presence of dioxins in East Palestine is likely, but the amount and risk level will remain unknown without proper testing. Sun, 05 Mar 2023 22:02:08 GMT /environment-energy/2023-03-05/experts-raise-concerns-of-potential-dioxin-contamination-in-east-palestine-derailment Zaria Johnson Thousands of aquatic species died from toxic East Palestine derailment /environment-energy/2023-02-23/thousands-of-aquatic-species-died-from-toxic-east-palestine-derailment The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said thousands of aquatic species, including minnows, fish, crayfish and amphibians, died due chemical contamination after a train derailment in East Palestine. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:51:24 GMT /environment-energy/2023-02-23/thousands-of-aquatic-species-died-from-toxic-east-palestine-derailment Abigail Bottar See the buzzworthy winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition /npr-news/2022-10-13/see-the-buzzworthy-winners-of-the-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-competition This year's top prizes went to a teen from Thailand and an American who is just the fifth woman to win in 58 years. Karine Aigner spoke with NPR about the significance of the photo and the award. Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:59:51 GMT /npr-news/2022-10-13/see-the-buzzworthy-winners-of-the-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-competition Rachel Treisman, Estefania Mitre Your guide to Fat Bear Week, an election where voters actually like every candidate /news/npr-news/npr-news/2022-10-04/your-guide-to-fat-bear-week-an-election-where-voters-actually-like-every-candidate Fat Bear Week is officially back. This year's chunks include defending champ Otis — and a mother bear named Holly, known for adopting orphaned cubs. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:26:09 GMT /news/npr-news/npr-news/2022-10-04/your-guide-to-fat-bear-week-an-election-where-voters-actually-like-every-candidate Bill Chappell A Cuyahoga Falls bird feeding station gets human visitors from hundreds of miles away /news/environment-energy/2022-02-08/a-cuyahoga-falls-bird-feeding-station-gets-human-visitors-from-hundreds-of-miles-away One resident's hobby of blogging about his backyard setup that attracts birds and other wildlife turns into a career focused on his passions for animals, nature, and the outdoors. Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:00:00 GMT /news/environment-energy/2022-02-08/a-cuyahoga-falls-bird-feeding-station-gets-human-visitors-from-hundreds-of-miles-away Amy Eddings Morning Headlines: Ohio Misses Mark on Income Tax, City Drops Columbus Day for Election Day /news/community/2019-02-11/morning-headlines-ohio-misses-mark-on-income-tax-city-drops-columbus-day-for-election-day Here are your morning headlines for Monday, Feb. 11:Ohio misses mark on income tax;An Ohio city drops Columbus Day for Election Day;Akron-Canton Airport… Mon, 11 Feb 2019 13:09:04 GMT /news/community/2019-02-11/morning-headlines-ohio-misses-mark-on-income-tax-city-drops-columbus-day-for-election-day Andrew Meyer Animals Can Take the High Road at the New Perkins Wildlife Garden at CMNH /news/arts-culture/2016-09-02/animals-can-take-the-high-road-at-the-new-perkins-wildlife-garden-at-cmnh The first phase of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s $150 million centennial makeover is wrapping up with the opening this weekend of the new… Fri, 02 Sep 2016 13:19:29 GMT /news/arts-culture/2016-09-02/animals-can-take-the-high-road-at-the-new-perkins-wildlife-garden-at-cmnh Jeff St. Clair