Animals

Late August through mid-September is prime time for spotting hummingbirds passing through the Hudson Valley on their way to Mexico and Central America.

A group of mischievous farm animals got loose on Sunday afternoon, requiring a bit of police intervention and foot pursuit before returning home to their barn.

Some New York beaches have already been closing this summer over shark sightings, so the timing of Shark Week landing July 26 feels less like coincidence and more like perfect scheduling.

A rabid skunk in Upstate New York has health officials urging residents to be extra cautious around wild animals after the animal bit a person who was simply going about their day.

This year, the debate over Punxsutawney Phil takes a modern twist that might just change the way we celebrate.

The New York State Humane Association is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an alleged animal cruelty suspect in Upstate New York.

The escaped marsupial was safely returned after 3 weeks.

The American Badger, is known for its distinctive black and white facial patterns, as it primarily makes its home in grasslands and open forest areas. But are they in New York?

A New York animal shelter is in hot water after 49 dogs were seized from its facilities.

I am an animal lover and there is no more helpless feeling than being in a parking lot and noticing that someone has left a dog in a car with the windows up or slightly cracked. There is no question what you want to do but can you legally break a car window to rescue a dog in New York state?