Some people love animals but can’t commit to constant attention. If you don’t have time for a high-maintenance pet, you can ...

On a wall near the front door of Olga Bez’s house in New South Wales, Australia, hangs a terracotta gargoyle plaque — a ...

The croaking of frogs and toads is as much a part of spring as birdsong and gardening. When these creatures head to ponds and ...

THE SANTA ROSA PLATEAU ECOLOGICAL RESERVE, Calif. (AP) — The scientist traipses to a pond wearing rubber boots but he doesn’t enter the water. Instead, Brad Hollingsworth squats next to its swampy ...

These jaunty books, which fan open like wildly patterned accordions, have no words, just babies’ heads floating on bright ...

Raccoons are a common sight in the Lowcountry. Here's what to know about these critters and the best ways to keep them out of ...

The key to deterring snakes from your yard lies in making the landscape less inviting and eliminating food and water sources.

It’s a radical week this Friday on Better Homes & Gardens as Johanna visits a house built with a 3D Printer -and Dr. Harry heads to a Cat Café.

Encountering a snake in Germany often causes alarm at first—and the grass snake is frequently mistaken for being dangerous.

Many people fear snakes in South Africa, but most are harmless. Nick Evans, a professional rescuer, discusses common myths and the truth about local snakes ...

An extraordinary new walking trail is the best way to experience Sri Lanka’s dramatic tea country, reveals Rosie Paterson. Just watch out for the leopards.