Wildlife

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.

It could be another peak year for Connecticut’s osprey after the shorebirds’ numbers were decimated just a few decades ago. Community scientists are part of the reason the osprey population has been able to soar.

Smoke and haze over the Northeast from Canadian wildfires forced residents to take some extra precautions. But wildlife experts say it is too soon to tell if there will be any long-term health impacts on animals.

The legislation bans the intentional release of helium-filled balloons into the atmosphere. Even a single balloon could earn you a warning from police.

Cold-stunned sea turtles who began rehabilitation on Long Island in the fall have been returned to warmer waters.