Wildlife

Long Island wildlife experts have employed the help of citizen scientists in their three-year survey of the island’s terrestrial and semi-aquatic mammals.

Flyway of Life will premiere at the SHU Community Theater in Fairfield on Earth Day. WSHU’s Sabrina Garone spoke with Tomas Koeck, the filmmaker behind the project. The Connecticut native and Explorers Club member said birds connect all ecosystems in our region and beyond.

If the longer days have you itching to get out in the garden, consider adding native plants to your landscape design this year, as experts say it's the best way to support your local ecosystem and maintain biodiversity. WSHU’s Sabrina Garone spoke with Maggie Muzante, lead nursery manager at the Long Island Native Plant Initiative in Brentwood, to learn more.

The invasive water plant Hydrilla is choking the Connecticut River, but efforts to remove it have shown promising results.

Historic flooding in Connecticut last month destroyed homes, businesses and roads, and several people lost their lives. WSHU’s Sabrina Garone spoke with the director of the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's wildlife division, as officials are assessing the impact on local wildlife.

Thirty-six turtles died last week on eastern Long Island — a record according to wildlife rescuers, who say cars and lawnmowers can kill the slow-moving animals.

Tomas Koeck is an award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker, as well as a Sacred Heart University graduate student.

Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons has been overwhelmed with injured turtles this year. Officials at the rehab center say this could be due to increased development on Long Island’s East End.

Connecticut wildlife officials say bats play an important role in the ecosystem, as well as the state’s agriculture industry.

An invasive aquatic plant is taking over the Connecticut River, and scientists are putting red dye in the river to figure out a solution. Hydrilla, also called waterthymes, is a threat to aquatic wildlife and drinking water.