For teenager Audrey Higgs, more than a dog is man’s best friend. The parent of one dog, seven cats, loads of chickens, a Bahamian boa, and a tank full of ...

Australia’s brightest defender grew up selling fruit to tourists, catching fish and camping near her family’s farm; these ...

In December, prolific Bynum folk artist Clyde Jones died. His legacy lives on in the playful sculptures he made and gave away freely.

A recent study compiled over 500 incidents of cannibalism in more than 200 species of snakes, revealing that the behavior is ...

Wild predators must regularly hunt or forage to survive. While many animals graze or scavenge, large constrictor snakes rely on overpowering and swallowing prey whole. But even experienced predators ...

Communities across the state have been dealing with pervasive fowl for years. Honolulu has spent thousands of dollars ...

Scientists examined the genomes of 112 reptile species, ranging from snakes and crocodiles to chameleons, and found the reason.

Eating your own kind might not sound like a winning survival strategy, but cannibalism is surprisingly common in the animal ...

First I wrote about my recent train ride on the Southwest Chief, Los Angeles to Chicago in 43 scenic, surprising hours.