Multiple dogs have been shocked or electrocuted while out for a walk in the Pittsburgh area. These aren’t freak accidents.

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. — A 25-year-old man was killed Tuesday evening in an industrial electrocution accident in Kershaw County, and state and federal agencies are now investigating the incident.

The injured red-tailed hawk that landed in my Phoenix neighborhood has died. The rescue organization that found the bird suspects she was electrocuted by a power line. The hawk was nicknamed Feral ...

This week’s library column topic I found several weeks ago while researching for a previous column. And so, this week I’m writing about squirrels. Rodents or pests to many? Maybe. But squirrels still ...

Twiggy the Water-Skiing Squirrel is coming to Cincinnati. No, this is not a drill. The world-famous squirrel that zooms around a pool on water skis while wearing a tiny life vest will be in the Queen ...

Construction electrocutions remain a significant hazard, often caused by organizational failures, poor safety practices, and outdated equipment. Technologies like wearable voltage detectors, AI-based ...

Squirrel charities suggested that without conservation efforts red squirrels would disappear from almost all of England and Wales within ten years. Their American grey cousins, introduced in the late ...

If New Year’s resolutions include spending more time outdoors, keep your eyes and ears open for red squirrels. They’re sporting their brightest, thickest fur this time of year and ready to pitch a fit ...

An injured bald eagle found last week near Salinas with a broken bone may also be suffering from electrocution, according to the SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. A ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Every fall, squirrels stash thousands of nuts and other snacks in ...

It’s been a tough year, but the Mount Graham red squirrel got through it better than a lot of us did. The population of endangered rodents held steady in 2025, according to the annual count by state ...