Category: Wildlife Diversity

Nature Care: Leave Young Wildlife Alone

With abundant wildlife, it's not uncommon for people to cross paths with a wild animal in West Virginia, especially during...

WVDNR seeks public input for river otter citizen science project

WVDNR seeks public input for river otter citizen science project Data collected during online survey will help the WVDNR better...

WVDNR launches hellbender, mudpuppy citizen science survey

WVDNR launches hellbender, mudpuppy citizen science survey Anglers, members of the public are encouraged to report observations using the Survey123...

Five ways you can help protect wild woodland box turtles

When was the last time you saw a box turtle in the wild? Did you, like so many of us,...

What you can do to help West Virginia’s official butterfly

The next time you notice a monarch butterfly, with its brilliant orange and black wings rimmed with white dots, take...

WVDNR creates new natural area designations in Canaan Valley

https://youtu.be/nJcblFb0K0M For Release: Oct. 8, 2021 Contact: Andy Malinoski DAVIS, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has added Bald...

New West Virginia Wildlife Center biologist ready for busy summer

The West Virginia State Wildlife Center has a new resident biologist and while he’s only been on the job for...

WVDNR partners with Toyota to promote pollinator conservation

Private landowners in the Kanawha Valley had a hands-on opportunity to learn how to create a pollinator habitat on their...