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Pets & Animals
Three Indiana Cities Among the Most Infested in the U.S.
Orkin just released their list of 50 cities across the U.S. with the highest probability of running into these nasty creatures, and three Indiana cities are among the most infested.
Get Moving with Miles for Mutts – a 5K to Benefit Homeless Animals in Southern Indiana
Miles for Mutts is a 5k run/walk happening Saturday, October 21st to benefit the homeless animals of Warrick Humane Society in Newburgh, Indiana. Register now!
Indiana Zoo Allowing Public to Name New Baby Elephant
Trunky McTrunkface has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?
Extremely Rare Flamingo Sighting in Indiana – Why Are They So Far North?
It is extremely rare, almost unheard of, but flamingos have recently been spotted in Indiana. Find out why they are here in the Hoosier state.
Adoptable Indiana Dog Has Spent Most of Her Life in Shelters
3-year-old Jerrie is on her second stay at the Vanderburgh Humane Society after being transferred from a shelter in Arkansas.
If You Encounter a Yellow Sign in Indiana's Woods Avoid the Area
There are a few reasons an area may be protected in the woods, and it's important to leave these spots alone.
Have You Seen a Woolly Worm in Indiana or Kentucky?
If you spot a woolly worm (wolly bear) take a close look at its colors, weather lore says they can predict the upcoming winter.
Southern Indiana Couple Surprised by Bobcat Visitor in Their Backyard
The big cat was caught on a trail cam roaming through a backyard in a residential area.
These KY Spiders Look Scary, But They’re Harmless and Beneficial
They may look scary, but they are anything but. That doesn't mean they won't cause you to do the spider dance.
Indiana Mama Dog and Her Seven Adorable Clones Need a Foster
This is LUNA and her seven adorable little clones - they are looking for a loving foster so they can get out of It Takes a Village in Evansville.
Beware of Hawks and Other Birds of Prey
So, is this really possible? Are hawks big and strong enough to swoop down, pick up and fly away with your pets?
The Indiana Bat: A Spooky Little Pollinator With a Crucial Role
Bats get a bad rap, but did you know these spooky little dudes actually play a crucial role in our ecosystem? Here's how we can help our very own, Indiana Bat.