Critters of Cleveland: Meet Northeast Ohio's Cute, Resilient and Interesting Animals
Take a walk on the wild side in Northeast Ohio and meet a variety of the most interesting creatures that live in the region. By Cleveland Magazine staff
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Chris Ronayne Talks Stadium, Environment, Property Taxes and More in State of the County Address
Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne shared his second State of the County address on Thursday evening. By Annie Nickoloff
6 Migrating Birds and Butterflies To See in Greater Cleveland
From hummingbirds to snowy owls, here are some of the migrating animals you should seek out in Northeast Ohio. By Annie Nickoloff
Get to Know Ohio’s State Animals
The ladybug, white-tailed deer, spotted salamander and more are symbols of Ohio pride. By Olivia Szmania
The River Otter’s Remarkable Recovery in Ohio
After being reintroduced to Ohio’s waterways in the late ’80s, river otters are off the endangered list and thriving in Northeast Ohio today. By Paris Mather
Trackers and Drones Help the Blanding's Turtle Rebound in Ohio
The Blanding's Turtle Reintroduction Project aims to help the endangered animal reestablish its population in Mentor Marsh Nature Preserve. By Annie Nickoloff
How One Plant Might Be Key to Helping an Endangered Butterfly
As blue lupine has declined in Ohio, so has the Karner blue butterfly. By Vince Guerrieri
Many of Lake Erie’s Beach Shells Come From This Snail
Sharp hornsnails are responsible for these conical shells commonly found on Lake Erie’s shores. By Julia Soeder
Bats Are Protected at Ohio’s Only National Park
The Northern long-eared bat and Indiana bat are both protected and monitored by work in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. By Vince Guerrieri
Trumpeter Swans Survived Habitat Loss and Now Thrive in Ohio
Thanks to a collaboration with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the animal is reestablished in Ohio and no longer on the state’s threatened species list. By Paris Mather
This Tiny Mollusk Costs the Great Lakes Over $5 Billion in Problems
Destructive, invasive zebra mussels have long caused issues like clogged pumps and pipes in Lake Erie. By Julia Soeder
Bald Eagles are a Symbol of Ohio’s Conservation Success
Over 50 years, bald eagles went from a Buckeye State rarity to a regular Lake Erie presence. By Paris Mather
Helping the Eastern Hellbender's Habitat
With "hellbender huts" and wildlife releases, scientists hope to see the hellbender rebound in Ohio. By Vince Guerrieri