A snake in the garden–for many people, that’s initially a moment of shock. But in most cases, there’s no need to worry. Most ...

If you care about Florida’s native turtles, nesting birds, and wild spaces, this story will hit close to home. Nile monitor lizards — powerful, fast-moving carnivores that can grow up to 7 feet long — ...

Wellness retreats are all the rage in the 21st century, but what if all the health benefits could be had by just eating a part of yourself? It may sound strange or even disgusting, but that is ...

"You cannot wait until an invasive species has demonstrated its impact upon the ecosystem. If you do, then it's too late." ...

Nile monitors are olive-green or black with yellow striping on their head and jaw. They have razor-sharp claws, a long split ...

Do you know these Mississippi copperhead hotspots? Know when and where these venomous snakes are most active and how to ...

Take a walk on the wild side among exotic animals for a thrilling spring break adventure at Six Flags' Wild Safari and ...

Asian swamp eels are spreading through the Everglades and decimating crayfish populations, leading to comparisons with ...

Have you ever seen a toad ride a python? These two species don't often interact. Read here about the strange time they did.

Brown tree snakes are invasive in Guam, depressing populations of native wildlife by eating lizards, birds, and small mammals. Introduced from ship cargos in the 1950s, these venomous snakes face no ...

A python hunter captured a nearly 17-foot, 202-pound snake in the Florida Everglades. While it is legal to eat python meat in Florida, health officials strongly advise against it. Testing has revealed ...

Invasive Burmese pythons, such as this one that was part of a tracking project, eat a variety of prey, including birds, deer, and other mammals. They also spread the seeds inside those prey. Image ...