Contrary to popular belief, water moccasins and cottonmouth snakes are the same snakes. Both terms refer to the same species, Agkistrodon piscivorus, a venomous water snake in North America. Read on ...

Have you ever wanted a hot dog and pizza all in one dish? Or perhaps a pie crust made of meat pies? We dive into some of ...

The Bureau of Land Management was ordered to close down popular off-roading trails in parts of the Mojave in order to protect the imperiled desert tortoise.

Charleston plays hosts each year to the Southeastern Wildlife Expo at various downtown venues. In case you missed the first ...

Watch bison roam above the Illinois River at this scenic Illinois state park with bluff views, prairie trails, and a day trip that sticks with you long after.

Meet lions, gorillas, and penguins for free while Chicago’s skyline steals the show, this Illinois zoo blends wild moments ...

These Seychelles island retreats offer two sides of the coin, both making for an unmissable experience ...

A 2010 letter from the Archbishop of New Orleans confirmed it: alligator is seafood under Catholic teaching, making it Lenten-approved in Louisiana every Friday.

Mount Vernon sits in southern Illinois like a hidden gem. This town moves at the pace of a lazy river. The cost of living here won’t give you nightmares. You can find housing that fits your budget ...

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 ...

Could Spinosaurus swim? A new fossil with a scimitar-like head crest provides new evidence on the unsettled question.

Researchers found cannibalism diets appeared among at least 207 snake species in 15 snake family groups ...