Other near universal welfare issues among small pets — which apply to our cats and dogs, too — include monotonous and unnatural diets, boredom, and lack of enrichment. Pierce said that handling can ...

A toucan was spotted perched on a tree along Conroy-Windermere Road in Orlando. The tropical bird whose natural habitat is ...

So, you've spotted some unfamiliar eggs in your garden. What next? Here are some tips for identifying common animal eggs and ...

We review the first Lego Smart Brick sets, including the $70 Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter, the $90 Luke’s Red Five X-Wing, and the $160 Throne Room Duel.

Snakes can sometimes be unwelcome guests in your garden or backyard, but you may inadvertently be giving them an invitation if you have these plants.

Emily Fairfax went from Carleton College to the Los Alamos National Laboratory to a self-described “beaver spiral.” ...

Raccoons might look adorable from afar, but when they show up in your yard night after night, whatever cute factor they had quickly fades. These masked intruders are surprisingly smart and capable ...

Discover one of Illinois’ largest state parks, nearly 20,000 acres of lakes, wildlife, trails, and surprising history waiting ...

Congaree National Park is located near Columbia central South Carolina. What makes Congaree special is that the park pro ...

The yellow-bellied slider is a semiaquatic turtle, native to southeastern United States, where it is the most common turtle species. As the name suggests, they have a yellow belly that is buried under ...

The light is returning to our landscape and with it comes a reminder that spring isn’t very far off. A song sparrow sings in a rosa rugosa bush ...

Scientists suggest female frogs listen for changes in the male calls as a signal for when it's warm enough to mate.