Garter snakes, belonging to the genus Thamnophis, are nonvenomous snakes found in North America, known for their striking ...

Three new state symbols are proposed this year – reptile, amphibian and dog – which would bring Maine's total to 34.

Experts Baffled to Find 8,000 Ancient Frog and Toad Bones Near an Iron Age Site. 'This Is a Puzzling and Unexpected Find' ...

But while talking about snakes in general with Field Museum scientists would surely be fascinating unto itself, in this case, ...

During the Bay Area’s damp winters, we can’t afford to be fair-weather hikers. Fortunately, some hikes in the Bay Area are ...

"There's just a lot we don't know, and this is sort of the first step in getting a better grasp on what this biodiversity ...

Wandering salamanders are known for gliding high through the canopies of coastal redwood forests, but how the small ...

New Hampshire's only alligator exhibit just opened in Glen and includes three alligators from the Florida Everglades.

Discover the surprising secret behind the climbing abilities of salamanders. Scientists reveal how transparent toe tips help ...

Wandering salamanders are known for gliding high through the canopies of coastal redwood forests, but how the small ...

It is one thing to receive the endorsement of fervent grade-school lobbyists but another to survive the intricate District of ...

The giant salamanders spend most of their lives nearly invisible under rocks in streams, which has made it difficult to monitor their populations.