By The recovery and restoration of the bald eagle in West Virginia. This story was originally published in the June / July 2026 issue of Wonderful West Virginia.Subscribe here. Written by Katie FallonFeatured Image Photographed by Gary Wendell Despite Benjamin Franklin’s insistence that it was a bird “of bad moral character,” in
By On the Edge
The Oglebay Good Zoo is working to bring back the most endangered wolf on the planet.
Science for Citizens
Keep your eyes peeled for this popular semiaquatic amphibian.
In Defense of a Trash Can Trickster
Are coyotes in West Virginia getting a bad rap? This author thinks so.
SWAPping Problems for Solutions
The WVDNR’s State Wildlife Action Plan will kick off a third decade of conservation efforts and collaborations.
Forest Phantoms
The secret life of West Virginia’s fishers.
Wild Ways to Weather Winter
From 3,000-mile migrations to six-month hibernations, learn how West Virginia’s wildlife beat the chill.
Ten Tips to Take Terrific Pics
A conversation with wildlife photographer Tyler Evert.
Snowshoe Secrets and Cottontail Tales
A study of West Virginia’s rabbits and hares is revealing vital clues about the future of our mountain ecosystems.
Hitching a Ride
The Mountain State is home to countless hidden wonders, but some of the most fascinating phenomena occur in wonders you encounter every day—including unwelcome botanical hitchhikers.
