Yellowstone National Park is one of the most famous parks in the United States, but it isn’t usually known for its reptiles. Nevertheless, there are plenty of snakes that live in the park, with some ...

From blackwater rivers to hidden swamps, these North Carolina spots are home to some surprising residents. Here's what you ...

Isle Royale National Park's remote location in Lake Superior dramatically impacts the kinds of animals you'll find there.

New Jersey is home to a rich diversity of snake species, and several of its lakes and rivers are teeming with slithering ...

“They are the ones that have to be able to strike as quickly as possible,” says Alistair Evans, a zoologist at Monash University in Melbourne. It typically takes mammals between 60 to 400 milliseconds ...

SAN DIEGO — California has two new state symbols. Governor Newsom just signed bills that establish an official state snake and state shrub. CBS 8 spoke with experts about the two species - the ...

Amid the slew of bills moving through the California Legislature this week, one that slithered across Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s desk was different from the others. Though the grizzly bear has long been ...

More about manzanitas: The big berry manzanita is a poignant reminder of resilience amid California’s extreme weather cycles. The native shrub is highly adapted to wildfire, spreading seeds and ...

California has announced two new state symbols. Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Friday establishing the bigberry manzanita as California’s state shrub and the giant garter snake as the ...

Nature's deadliest creatures employ distinct defense mechanisms. Venomous animals inject toxins through bites or stings, like cobras and jellyfish. Po ...

On Sept. 23, a motorist felt something slithering up her leg while zooming down State Route 17 in Delaware County, New York. The motorist quickly pulled over, scrambled out of her car, and called ...

A mum named Amy was left baffled as she asked to look inside her toddler's pockets after she'd enjoyed playing outside and ended up finding some treasures. Most parents will have stories about the ...