Wildlife

An unusual couple of nesters has attracted the attention of Portland-area birders drawn to a story about the peculiarities of nature.

Backers of a habitat conservation plan say it could serve as a national model for reconciling conservation and science with forest management. But critics remain concerned about how the plan will be implemented, and whether ecological promises will hold under future political and financial pressures.

A significant part of the human diet comes from plants pollinated by bees — not just honeybees, but hundreds of species of lesser-known wild bees, many of which are endangered.

“It can be very easy if you find one of these babies to not see mom and to worry that it might be abandoned, when really she’s just taking her time and is going to come back to them that evening,” said wildlife veterinarian Marcie Logsdon with Washington State University.

The loss of Eric Anderson at the national wildlife refuges along the lower Columbia River has some worried amid broader federal layoffs under the Trump administration.

Thousands of moose roam the woods in Sweden and the slow beauty of their annual migration has captivated a large streaming audience — even though nothing happens for hours at a time.

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced three nominees for Washington's Fish and Wildlife Commission that pleased hunters, anglers, and a coalition of tribes. However, wildlife advocates expressed disappointment, feeling the appointments favor special interests over ecological concerns.

Washington's wolf population has decreased for the first time in 16 years, dropping from 254 to 230 wolves as of December 31, 2024.

The fish were seized during the one-day smelt dipping season along the Sandy River on Thursday, an event that saw thousands of people crowd the riverbanks.

Staff at the Wildlife Center of the North Coast in Astoria say receiving three bald eagles in a matter of days is "unusual."