Meet Ohio's 3 venomous snakes on heels of Australian boy's death from brown snake bite

An Australian boy died after being told to "sleep off" his venomous snake bite. Don't do that if one of Ohio's three venomous ...

More than 100 rare, endangered hellbenders released into Ohio

More than 100 rare and endangered giant salamanders called hellbenders were released in Ohio this summer.

116 rare ‘snot otters’ released in Ohio waterways where their ancestors thrived

Wildlife officials in Ohio have announced that 116 rare and endangered eastern hellbenders were released into the state’s waterways this summer, marking an important conservation milestone for the ...
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Experts thrilled as rare creature makes incredible comeback in US: 'It's just really good to see'

"We’ve done a good job in recent years." Experts thrilled as rare creature makes incredible comeback in US: 'It's just really good to see' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Columbus Zoo, The Wilds release over 100 endangered giant salamanders in eastern Ohio

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds released more than 100 rare and endangered giant salamanders this summer into ...
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Endangered hellbenders released in eastern Ohio

This summer, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds released a total of 116 rare and endangered giant salamanders into ...

Ohio zoo releases over 100 hellbenders, North America's largest amphibians

Since 2012, over 2,000 hellbenders have been released in the state by the Columbus Zoo and The Wilds, with over 350 having ...
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A Wildlife Adventure Awaits at Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio

Hocking Hills State Park is home to a rich diversity of wildlife. From black bears to beavers, find out what animals you may ...

They're clean, docile and like homes with a view. These rats are real but rare

The Allegheny woodrat has been on Indiana's state endangered species list since 1984, and researchers are working to boost ...