Ohio’s largest snake hits 8 feet, climb trees. Meet the gray ratsnake
The gray ratsnake is Ohio’s largest snake species. Some individuals can grow to 8 feet long. And they…
Horseshoe crabs merit respect: Photo Shoot
Stroll along a Cape Cod beach in late August and summer is in full swing. Walk past the…
State partnership helping save Franklin’s ground squirrel
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Capybaras spotted in Florida? Can you keep them as pets?
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China siblings fight over dad’s US$420,000 inheritance, discover neither is biological child
An inheritance dispute in China took a dramatic turn when a brother and sister battling over a three…
Tarantula mating season is coming. Brace for ‘hordes’ of them.
These misunderstood, wandering arachnids are often simply young males in search of love. Here’s where you might see…
Are fireflies going extinct? Actually, they seem to be thriving.
Rainy, damp weather along the eastern United States in summer 2025 has one upside: Fireflies love it. “Fireflies…
Does Illinois have venomous snakes? What to do if you see one, get bit
Easy ways to identify snakes Depending on where you are, snakes are inevitable. Here’s how to identify if…