Alligators brumate in the winter — the equivalent of mammal hibernation — which can last from November to February, according ...

Emerging from a cold body of water after brumation, the alligators in South Carolina look like a powdered cheese snack baking in the sun.

When an invasive species of crab was threatening an entire ecosystem in Monterey County's Elkhorn Slough, an unexpected hero stepped in to save the day.

Student and faculty researchers at Monmouth University have recorded the first confirmation of the anemone species Actinia ...

Conservationists are determined to protect the magnificent rays of the Pacific—whether that’s tracking them with acoustic ...

If you want to see the best attractions in Virginia, there's a whole lot of ground to cover. The state is deceptively large; driving from one side to the other could be a roughly 300-mile journey. No ...

The proliferation of "y'all" points to a global cultural shift toward more inclusive language and merging traditions.

On an average, it takes up to 12 years to add a species to the federal Endangered Species list, a backlog activists say puts ...

This weekend, the Erie Zoo invites the public for a special “Hoo Do You Love” event as part of its winter hours. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, guests can enjoy a variety of activities ...

The United States Coast Guard took five endangered sea turtles more than two hours offshore for release on Thursday.

With his Black Privilege Publishing imprint at Atria Books celebrating its fifth anniversary, the radio host and bestselling ...

Worldwide, there were only 47 unprovoked attacks, down 22 from the previous year and well below the 10-year average of 70.