Nature & Wildlife

Five of the seven sea turtles in the world spend time off Virginia's Atlantic coast.

Freshwater mussels are one of the few animals that improve our water quality. The live in many streams and rivers, and they filter algae, bacteria and

Interested in Virginia's reptiles and amphibians? This fun new "A Look Outside" series of videos tracks a group of cub scouts as they learn about

Part of our "Fishing 101" series, this video discusses the proper way to hold a catfish.

Part of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries "Fishing 101" series, this video demonstrates the proper way to handle and release a

Several species of whales make seasonal migrations up the Virginia coast.

The Piedmont extends to the southwest from New York City to Montgomery, Alabama, in a swath that is bordered on the east by the Coastal Plain and on

The shape of a birds beak helps predict what they eat.

Wow, what an event we've got coming up this Saturday here at The Wildlife Center of Virginia, in Waynesboro. Two of the birds fledged too soon and