Copperhead snakes and other reptiles brumate, The Charlotte Observer previously reported. Like hibernation, this dormant ...

This large reservoir with miles of shoreline offers ample fishing and boating opportunities. But there's a dangerous secret ...

Forty years ago, wood stork populations in Florida were plummeting. But federal and private efforts have made a dramatic difference, officials say.

Every summer, without fail, the British press carries alarming stories about snake sightings. On an island that only has one venomous snake species, a slithering reptile in the undergrowth is big news ...

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Since their domestication, horses have changed the course of human history. It’s no wonder the Chinese zodiac associates them with prosperity and success ...

Firefighters in Britain learned their job "isn't always glamorous" when they were called to help rescue a cow trapped in deep ...

An Illinois family's 33-year-old pet cockatiel, named Sonny, was officially named the oldest bird of his species by Guinness World Records.

From iguanas to ancient dinosaurs, discover the surprising ways animals have evolved to use their tails as defense mechanisms ...

A study by the Center for Biological Diversity published today in the peer-reviewed journal PeerJ found that 2,204 species around the United States should be considered for protection under the ...

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North Carolina packs more adventure into one state than most people experience in a lifetime of travel. From towering sand ...