California has officially named the giant garter snake its State Snake. Discover the significance of this decision and what ...

The “giant” part of its name is pretty apt – adult giant garter snakes can reach a whopping 1.62 meters (5.3 feet). Sure, ...

Vipers have the fastest strikes, but snakes from other families can give some slower vipers stiff competition.

Yosemite National Park is home to several species that are endemic to the Sierra Nevadas, and many are protected by the park.

A 500-plus hectare property bordering the Oldman River that features Prairie grasslands will be conserved forever thanks to a ...

You’re stepping onto the patio with a cup of coffee when – freeze – there’s a snake in the grass. Your heart spikes. Your ...

The plains bison (or buffalo) is America's National Mammal. When you think of this majestic species, several associations may come to mind: their long history with Native people and the animal's near ...

"Thank you for sharing." Gardener shares photo after discovering tiny stowaways on plant: 'This has lifted my mood so much' ...

Earlier this month the giant garter snake joined an illustrious group including Dungeness crab, grizzly bears and redwood ...

Every homeowner will deal with underground critters at some point. Eliminating them means identifying them first.

Few actions in nature inspire more fear and fascination than snake bites. And the venomous reptiles have to move fast to sink ...

Forget eggs! Many snakes surprise us by giving birth to live young, a clever survival tactic in harsh environments. From the ...