The giant garter snake is now California’s official state snake. Discover its unique traits and habitat challenges.

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By the time he reached high school, Mike Duever was riding his bicycle 60 miles one-way to get to preserves, where he could catch pygmy rattlesnakes.

At the wildlife viewing platform, we ran into Christine Kindl, president of the Broomfield Bird Club who urged folks to check ...

In Yellowstone, some population of these raptors live as permanent residents while others stop by during their winter ...

As temperatures rise, wild species are forced to migrate to cooler areas. Climate change is fragmenting habitats, causing ...

The Golden State has added an official shrub and snake, both selected for how they embody California’s natural resilience.

Counts of the elusive giant garter snake have dwindled in recent decades. What could unexpected construction do to its ...

Sacramento County officials are weighing a wave of development proposals that could turn thousands of acres of rice fields ...

Picture an animal that huddles up with others when stressed, babysits its young, hangs out around relatives, and gathers in big groups every year. Did you imagine a rattlesnake? For a long time, ...

A newly identified snake species from the remote Great Nicobar Islands is offering scientists a fresh look at the region’s hidden biodiversity. A newly identified species of wolf snake has been ...

Although its best known for its volcanoes, if you're California then check out these animals in Lassen Volcanic National Park ...