While many animals hunker down for the winter, skunks in New York don’t fully hibernate—they enter a state of torpor, slowing down but occasionally waking to forage. By February, skunks become more active as the mating season kicks off. Males roam...

Soon it will be the time of year when the people of Albany will venture out in short sleeves, boots will be exchanged for sneakers, and gloves and hats will be packed away. But this isn't the only thing that will change. Other creatures will be...

In the spring and summer wild animals are living the good life; food is plentiful, the weather is warm, and there are plenty of places to get a quick drink from. However, the good life can come to an end quickly for wild animals when the cool...