Myrtle the sea turtle weighs nearly 500 pounds. What does it take to keep her healthy?
Local News Take a look behind the scenes as staff at the New England Aquarium conduct annual check-ups on their […]
Animals
Juvenile humpback whale washes ashore in Winthrop
Local News An investigation is underway into the death of the young whale, which was discovered lodged under a private
New England Aquarium trainer joins effort to save endangered penguin chicks in South Africa
Local News Scientists warn the species is nearing extinction within the next decade, but conservationists say there’s still hope. Penguins
What makes a ‘heat dome’ and what does it mean?
Environment Heat domes can make already-high temperatures even more extreme and prolonged, and they are worsening in severity and becoming
Coyote warning issued in Beverly after dog attacked on trail
Local News Police noted that coyotes are typically more defensive at this time of year because it is their denning
Entangled humpback whale freed from fishing gear off Mass. coast
Local News Responders used a hook-shaped knife at the end of a 30-foot pole to free the young whale. View
‘Old Thom,’ iconic solitary orca, spotted by Cape Cod fishermen
Local News The orca, recognizable because of its unique dorsal fin, is periodically seen swimming alone off the Cape and
Waltham animal control officers recover ‘pile ’o pigs’ dumped in woods, cemetery
Local News Animal control officers recovered 19 guinea pigs, including 10 found at the cemetery and nine found in the
Large groups of dead fish wash ashore in Boston, Worcester ponds
Local News These groups of dead fish may make for an odd sight, but officials say it’s actually part of
Photo Contest: Is Your Pet the Best of the Beasts?
Hank (2025 Winner of “Doggone Adorable”) Credit: Courtesy of Maggie Pyne Does your furry, scaly or feathered friend have what