For three years now, Sacha Wells, an interpretive ranger for the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, has made “Ground ...

The city of San Diego will perform ‘eradication’ when considered necessary to reduce the risk of diseases and damage to ...

Plague is often associated with Medieval history and the centuries-old Black Death epidemic, but a recent death in northern Arizona is a troublesome reminder of the flea-borne disease’s lingering hold ...

The red-tailed hawk is one of several species that have made peace with humans and live among us. I’m continually amazed at ...

Wild pigs in South Monterey County are showing signs of ingesting a poison meant for rodents, commonly found in bait stations ...

An Arizona resident died of pneumonic plague, a serious lung infection that requires antibiotics. Here’s what you need to know.

Bird flu fears have focused on the poultry and dairy industries and human health. But wild animals are threatened, too—at ...

The virus, which scientists call H5N1, has spread like wildfire around the globe in recent years, surprising and horrifying ...

Gray rat snakes are among the most common snakes in Mississippi. Their unique body shape helps them climb almost anything.

But the farther back you go, the more the lighting dims, and consequently the whole area feels less inviting than it would if ...

A bird's nest is a happy sight in a thriving garden, but looks can be deceiving. That collection of twigs may actually be home to a common garden pest.

At Community Day School, the ground is flourishing. Thanks to a partnership with Sunny’s Community Gardens, lettuce, spinach, ...