California’s diverse climate and sprawling urban areas have made the western state an unexpected hotspot for non-native ...

The Rio Grande cooter can't catch a break. Rivers that once sustained the turtle species, native to New Mexico, Texas and ...

A young red-tailed hawk in need of a blood transfusion. A coyote found in a barn with a case of mange and hardly any coat. A ...

The backyard pond looked peaceful, but lurking below was a snapping turtle with jaws strong enough to crush bone. Getting it out required patience, caution, and quick reflexes. From the first sighting ...

Let’s be honest: most parents envision a national park vacation as a majestic, peaceful communion with nature where the ...

For decades now, local naturalist Jim Gilbert has been providing his observations of the great outdoors. Here are a few area ...