There are six species of venomous snakes in North Carolina, each with unique features and interesting behaviors.

When discussing venomous snakes, Georgia Wildlife said three are a serious threat. Here's where they live in the state.

Getting on the trail in the western United States means entering one of nature’s most awe-inspiring territories. The ...

While many snakes are harmless, stumbling upon them while doing your chores isn't fun. Here's how to avoid a surprise ...

When the temperature drops, how do Britain’s birds, beasts and plants keep the cold at bay? John Lewis-Stempel reveals Nature ...

Hidden in northern Kentucky, Kincaid Lake State Park is a quiet treasure. The lake here is smaller than some others, but that makes it feel more special. It’s like having your own private swimming ...

Paintsville Lake sits in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. The lake stretches for miles, surrounded by forested hills. This is one of those places where the scenery makes you forget your worries. The ...

But there’s nothing supernatural about how snakes move. So how exactly do they get around without legs? They do it by ...

New Hampshire's lake country may seem idyllic, but even its most beloved swimming spots have surprises lurking along the ...

“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 ...

"Known as 'Georgia's Little Amazon,' the Altamaha River winds 137 miles from central Georgia and out to the Atlantic Ocean. It's the largest free-flowing river on the east coast and Georgia’s largest ...