The swamp's rivers and deep muds are treacherous and hard to navigate and sudden floods can take the unwary by surprise. With ...

As Floridians enjoy the early summer weather outside, they might want to be aware of our slithery neighbors also enjoying the ...

Coyotes and rattlesnakes are native to California. Right now, rattlesnakes are emerging from hibernation so you might see ...

Here’s what you should do if there’s an alligator in your yard or pool and what to do if you have to run or swim away from ...

I enjoyed reading Maureen Murrray’s crisis of recycling and congratulate her on her son’s wedding and environmental ...

And people already have spotted copperheads. As of Thursday, March 26, the Raleigh-area business NC Snake Catcher received ...

David Thompson Signs of spring were evident well before March 20 when spring officially started. One sign that wasn’t visible was the unmistakable smell of a striped skunk whose mating season was ...

It's a ball of writhing, slithering snakes. You don't know whether to run or light it on fire because what in the Medusa is going on here? Okay, first, breathe. It's actually no big deal. It's just a ...

Manitoba's Bill 19 could close the oversight gap that has allowed cruel breeders to flourish. But enforcement and strong ...

Curious about wild animals in your suburb or small town? Discover why they show up, how people react, and smart ways to live ...

Learn when baby copperhead season starts, where neonates are born, and how dangerous these tiny venomous snakes really are.

Finally, with the arrival of some warmer weather, a few new species are making their way back to the Times News region. And ...