Yellowstone National Park is one of the most famous parks in the United States, but it isn’t usually known for its reptiles. Nevertheless, there are plenty of snakes that live in the park, with some ...

For most people, slipping on a pair of running shoes is part of a normal morning routine. But for one man, that everyday ...

Critters consuming species that harbor deadly toxins have evolved a suite of clever strategies to keep out of harm’s way.

The team hypothesizes that the snakes have enzymes that convert the deadly substances into nontoxic forms, much as human ...

While maybe not quite as well-known as its famous neighbor Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park attracts several million ...

Conservation efforts aim to bring the endangered Karner blue butterfly back to its former glory in Indiana Dunes National Park. ©Alexandra Lande/Shutterstock.com One of the animals that defines ...

There's something oh-so-soothing about baby animals. Tiny paws, oversized eyes, and ears they are yet to grow into. They wobble when they walk, squeak when they're supposed to roar, and stare at the ...

When autumn arrives, the trees put on their best party clothes. Gold and crimson leaves dance in the breeze. The valley becomes a giant bowl of colorful cereal. The Upper Iowa River slides through ...

Bessie, our adorable black Labrador, died in June 2003. When my beloved brindle lurcher followed suit 18 months later, I was utterly desolate to be dogless for the first time in 35 years ...