New York Has 52,000 Miles of Rivers. Meet the 5 Fish That Fill Them.

We get letters from time to time from A-Z Animals readers, and not only do they remind us why we do what we do, but they also ...

What snakes live in New York's Finger Lakes region?

New York's Finger Lakes region is home to over half of the state's 17 snake species, including the common garter snake and ...

Gov. Hochul announces nearly $10M in grants to upgrade animal shelters across New York

New York is sending nearly $10 million to animal shelters and rescue organizations statewide, aiming to upgrade facilities ...
Mongabay

Avian bird flu surges in New York urban wildlife, increasing disease concerns

The H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza has spread across the globe, infecting hundreds of birds and mammal species. Few places offer a clearer view of the virus’s spread in urban ...
The New York Times

A Beloved Zoo of Misfit Animals Is Almost Out of Money

It went from one of the worst zoos in America to a beloved menagerie filled with disabled and elderly native species. Now it may close for good. Zoo New York, in Watertown, N.Y., includes a porcupine, ...
NPR

Animal activists celebrate their first global 'Sanctuary Day'

It's been 40 years since animal advocates founded a sanctuary for farm animals in New York and California, and they say April 17 is their first global sanctuary day. Today, animal activists are ...