The New Jersey Reptile Show had its second ever event recently at the VFW Post 2179 meeting hall on Port Monmouth.   According to the event’s website, this family-friendly reptile and exotic pet expo ...

Nile monitors are classified as invasive and are not protected in Florida except under anti-cruelty laws, according to the ...

This week, the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter took in dozens of reptiles after an emergency rescue following a death in Baltimore.

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Wildlife biologists and trappers in Florida say Nile monitors are an up-and-coming invasive species that threatens native wildlife.

Alligators are among the most fascinating and mysterious reptiles on Earth, a perfect combination of ancient lineage and ...

The park near Canterbury also boasts a pygmy hippo called Haggis, who went viral and appeared on Saturday Night Live, a ...

The quick escape of a stereotypically slow reptile from a shed fire is getting attention on social media. Leo, a female tortoise, tapped into her speedy side to flee flames that engulfed her backyard ...

Pakistan’s owl population is facing a steep decline as habitat loss, shrinking prey and illegal poaching continue to threaten ...

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, there are 59.8 million dog-owning households in the U.S. today.

The buzzing honeybee was declared the official insect of Louisiana in 1977. The honeybee plays a crucial role in the ...

I grew up in the Maryland suburbs and spent much of my childhood in the woods. I would turn over rocks to find shiny ...