Animals

This hour, we’re getting to know our region’s deep history with horses, and learning about some of the ways horse experts care for their animals.

VINE Sanctuary in Springfield specializes in a once-rare form of rehabilitation for roosters rescued from cockfighting and other dangerous situations. The teaching sanctuary also provides haven for cows, geese, sheep, pigeons, turkeys, goats, horses and emus.

The Bird Diva, Bridget Butler, discusses the species heading back north this migratory season.

Herpetologist Jim Andrews discusses what salamanders, turtles, frogs, snakes, and other herps are up to at this time of year.

A 2023 U.S. Census Bureau report found that nearly 1 in 4 Vermonters said they'd experienced symptoms of anxiety. Studies show that even just petting an animal can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and abate loneliness. Shelburne's New Village Farm invites guests to pet, scratch, hold and snuggle their dog-like herd of Nigerian dwarf, Oberhasli, and French alpine goats.

Some of Vermont's nine bat species are endangered, and others are being threatened by disease and habitat destruction.

On the latest installment of Vermont Edition's Animal Hour, we learned about the boom and bust of sheep farming in the state.

Vermont's famous big cats are rumored to be roaming the woods and hills. Here's how to know if you really did spot one in the wild.

A baby seal was rescued from the streets of downtown New Haven, lethargic and underweight. He is now recovering at a nearby aquarium, which hopes to eventually release him back into the ocean.

The state is monitoring for bird flu in dairy cows and people who are hospitalized with the flu.