If I were to keep a rare pet, it’d definitely be a fox, particularly for their bushy tails and mesmerizing eyes. Some people ...

These turtles face an array of threats, including illegal harvesting for their meat and the pet trade, accidental capture, ...

So, you've spotted some unfamiliar eggs in your garden. What next? Here are some tips for identifying common animal eggs and what to do when you find them.

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IOWA – Hikers saw a unique sight while exploring the frozen outdoors of Iowa. A video shared by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources showed snapping turtles lying frozen in time under icy waters.

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 ...

The Lake Erie water snake was once on the endangered and threatened species list. It's native to Kelleys Island and North, Middle and South Bass Islands. The Lake Erie water snake can grow up to 3.5 ...

Juvenile snapping turtles are hatching and crossing the bike path in Burlington's South End. Officials advise the public to let the turtles cross on their own and not to handle them. Mind your wheels ...

CHICAGO—Krystyna Kurth likes to begin her tours of the river cutting past the city’s post-industrial area with a word association game. Kurth, coordinator of conservation action at the Shedd Aquarium, ...

Aug. 27 (UPI) --A large, invasive alligator snapping turtle spotted under a dock at a Washington beach was safely removed by a lifeguard supervisor, officials said. Kirkland Parks & Community Services ...

An alligator snapping turtle – a freshwater species native to the southern United States – has been captured at a lakefront park in Kirkland, Washington. Kirkland Parks this week shared an image ...

Strong winds and steady rain toppled trees and knocked out power. by KOMO News Staff The turtle, known for its powerful jaws and aggressive nature, is considered invasive and can pose a threat to ...