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Here’s where Florida ranks on SmileHub’s top 15 best states for wildlife protection and a little bit about invasive species ...

Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) is native to northern Africa, the Middle East and southern Asia, including India and ...

Deadly drownings of animals in water canals for irrigation and other purposes have been observed in various countries. The ...

Legend has it the axolotl was not always an amphibian. Long before it became Mexico’s most beloved salamander and efforts to ...

Georgia boasts a rich biodiversity, ranking high in the nation for its variety of freshwater aquatic species and native plants.

It might sound hyperbolic to say that finding even one female turtle can revive an entire species. However, nothing could be ...

If you’re an Indiana woodland owner, you may have heard of the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment. It’s a long-term, large-scale ...

This state sees more brown recluse infestations than any other, and is no stranger to large brown recluse exterminations.

This is the beginning of a reintroduction program that will repatriate bison to territories across the U.S.,' said Director Ayeshah Al-Humaidhi.

As subfreezing temperatures grip Arkansas, the Little Rock Zoo is taking extra measures to ensure the safety and warmth of ...

State wildlife officials report that several elk calves died last month after eating what are described as "toxic ornamental ...