Snakes are very rarely considered mobile animals, let alone moving over great distances. However, mobility allows many ...

Black racer snakes are known to be fast, with some reaching speeds of 8-10 mph, which is a pretty good clip, especially for a ...

When I penned last week’s column on river otters, I did a little more research to confirm that all my info was accurate. I knew otters fed primarily on fish, but I didn’t know that they can also feed ...

Like all owls, the vision of great horned owls is extraordinary. Special light-sensitive cells contribute to their amazing ...

People use mothballs in many ways, but they're not always safe. To protect you and your household's health, try these ...

Pythons can tolerate saltwater and freshwater and have been observed swimming in Florida Bay and Biscayne Bay.

Whether you call him groundhog, woodchuck, whistle-pig or use the full genus and species name, Marmota monax, the nation’s ...

Names we assign to wildlife possess two equal but opposite powers. They can expedite or even enrich communication, or they ...

Identifying snake and lizard eggs can be tricky. Experts look at size, shape, and color. Snake eggs are usually larger and white. Lizard eggs vary in color and shape. Shell texture and incubation ...

Wondering about the most dangerous birds on Earth? We've compiled this list of the Top 20 scariest birds — some that have ...

Preserved animals sit side by side in silence, forming what appears to be a lifeless zoo or a fragment of forest enclosed in glass.

Ohio is an “amazing state for owls,” with 12 of the 19 North American species of owls having been spotted here, said Jason ...