Why Some US States Have No Venomous Snakes
There aren’t many animals with less glowing reputations than snakes. They’re popularly associated with danger, deception, and the…
‘A looming public health crisis’
While snakebites aren’t by any means a rare occurrence across the Indian subcontinent, a recent study established a…
How annual lion surveys reveal the health of Africa’s protected areas
Lions are more than charismatic megafauna shaping the balance of species in the savannah food web. As…
It’s “peak white shark season,” experts say. Here’s where they’ve been spotted this weekend in Massachusetts.
Summer may be over, but great white sharks are still very prevalent in the waters around Massachusetts. State…
Bison, moose get aggro during rut
Video: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail JACKSON, Wyo. — Whoa there, pardners! As the fall rut season hits its…
Authorities urged to take action after ‘hyper-aggressive’ roadside find
Photos of kangaroos and deer grazing side by side in a popular seaside town have been described as…
Bozeman artist’s bronze wolves capture strength and resilience
Amanda Markel has been thinking lately about the legacy she wants to leave behind. “What is the…
Torngat Mountains visitor gets front row seat as black bear fights polar bear
When Jon Sigurdsson from Hafnarfjordur in Iceland was travelling in northern Labrador earlier this week, he captured a sight on his camera…
Battle to save Lake Tahoe mama Black bear named Hope from being euthanized continues
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KGO) — The fight to save the life of a mama black bear in Lake…
‘Their activity tends to increase’
Invasive Burmese pythons are spreading throughout South Florida and putting people and pets at risk. This snake species…
A raptor with no qualms about eating its opponents wins New Zealand’s annual bird election
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand ’s annual bird election is contested by cheeky parrots, sweet songbirds…
Torngat Mountains visitor gets front row seat as black bear fights polar bear
When Jon Sigurdsson from Hafnarfjordur in Iceland was travelling in northern Labrador earlier this week, he captured a sight on his camera…