It's not your uncle who tried to deep-fry a turkey in his bathtub. From animals who mistake their own reflections for rivals ...

The greater short-horned lizard boasts an impressive arsenal of defense mechanisms—more impressive than the myths they inspire.

Today we’re going to delve into the destructive behavior of one of the animals that is of more danger to the hiker than any other creature in North Central Pennsylvania, ...

With their ear-like tufts and front-facing bright yellow eyes, great horned owls make adorable stuffed animals and are ...

This new virus—named Gainesville rodent jeilongvirus 1—marks the first time that a virus of this type has been discovered in the U.S., according to a new paper in the journal Pathogens.

Besides various, humane ways of trapping rodents, there is a more simple, hassle-free solution to your pest control woes: plants! Surprisingly, there are specific plants, known for their fragrant ...

If you see a horned snake, you'll understand how it got its name: They have unique "horns" near their eyes. These venomous snakes live in deserts and other dry environments, and their adaptations help ...

Tanzania-based non-profit APOPO has already demonstrated the ability of the cat-sized rodents, which it calls “HeroRATs,” to sniff out landmines, tuberculosis, and even survivors among ...

Alcohol — and animals that love to consume it — is far more common in the natural world than scientists once believed, a study has found. Because ethanol — the kind of alcohol that forms ...

Another year of record-breaking success! 👏 The Fort Worth Zoo has once again proven our leadership in Texas horned lizard conservation by hatching and releasing more of these iconic reptiles ...

The city placed fifth in both 2022 and last year. In compiling the 2024 list, Orkin said in a news release that “rodents continue to run rampant across the country,” adding “these findings ...

Like us all, rodents such as rats and mice will long for the warmth, doing anything they can find cosy nooks and crannies to keep them safe as the cooler seasons pass — and your home is the perfect ...