Most people’s reaction to seeing a snake is a mix of surprise and a sudden urge to be somewhere else, especially if you find ...

This bird lies for a living. Here’s what biological researchers have gleaned about its intelligence by observing its clever ...

Peninsular bighorn sheep have long migrated between California and Mexico, but plans to close gaps in the border wall may ...

Nature is full of escape artists, but some animals take this ability to a whole new level. These gymnastic beings can easily “flatten” their body to slip through any crevices or cracks. Whether ...

Monkeys are not from California. They’re not even visiting snowbirds. But a few have settled nicely into a space customized to their simian preferences.

A European viper lies coiled on the forest floor, surrounded by moss, fallen leaves, and low vegetation. Its patterned scales ...

Conservationists are using unusual and innovative methods to reintroduce a parrot which had become extinct in Argentina for 150 years.

The coyote struggled onto the rocky shore this month. It is the first documented coyote on Alcatraz since the island was transferred to the National Park Service in 1972.

When U.S. Customs and Border Protections agents questioned what was behind the 'abnormally bulging' groin of a Tijuana resident as he attempted to cross the border late last year, the 35-year-old ...

Researchers at Oregon State University have collected new data about an elusive forest carnivore "renowned for its cuteness" ...

What’s lurking in and around the rainforest canopy? That’s a hard question to answer, especially in tall and dense forests. Traditional tracking methods, like camera traps, often miss out on elusive ...

Buried beneath desert sand, a rarely seen spider carries venom capable of causing extreme tissue destruction. Known for its ambush tactics, this predator relies on patience and camouflage rather than ...