While the Golden State still trails far behind the highest-permitted states — the feds issued 3,408 permits to New Mexico and ...

The “giant” part of its name is pretty apt – adult giant garter snakes can reach a whopping 1.62 meters (5.3 feet). Sure, ...

For this humble brown reptile to rebound as successfully as other endangered species, conservation history shows that it will ...

Celebrate California's biodiversity with the newly designated state snake and shrub: the Giant Garter Snake and Bigberry Manzanita. Learn what makes them special.

On Sept. 23, a motorist felt something slithering up her leg while zooming down State Route 17 in Delaware County, New York.

The big berry manzanita is a poignant reminder of resilience amid California’s extreme weather cycles. The native shrub is ...

In the wetlands, streams, and marshes of North America, garter snakes and water snakes often cross paths. These encounters may seem like a potential fight, but they are rarely deadly. Instead, they ...

Seeing wild animals in your yard can feel like a testament to the life that truly exists in your garden. A gardener in Long Island posted a photo captioned "Snake! That is a first for me," to Reddit's ...

Yellowstone National Park is synonymous with unspoiled wilderness, and that includes these iconic animal species many guests ...

While Indiana is known for its charming rural towns, it also has beautiful lakes that appeal to nature-lovers across the country. Popular spots such as Lake Monroe, Patoka Lake, or even the renowned ...

Alabama's lands are crawling with 49 species of snakes. Six are venomous, and the rest won't bother you. One snake stands out, not for its bite, but for its size. What is the longest snake in the ...

WYOMING, Mich. — The 28th Street pedestrian bridge in Wyoming officially opened, providing residents with a safe crossing over one of the city's busiest roads after decades of need and two years of ...