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

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

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 ...

John Roberts, director of the Natomas Basin Conservancy, explains the importance of land management of the Natomas Basin in Sutter and Sacramento counties on Nov. 10, 2025.

The United States is home to several rare animal species that exist nowhere else in the world. Many of them live in protected ...

While many snakes are harmless, stumbling upon them while doing your chores isn't fun. Here's how to avoid a surprise ...

New Hampshire's lake country may seem idyllic, but even its most beloved swimming spots have surprises lurking along the shoreline and under the water.

Discover the vibrant world of snakes, often overlooked but boasting stunning colors and patterns. From the gold-ringed cat ...

Researchers R. S. Naveen and S. R. Chandramouli of the Pondicherry University, Zeeshan A. Mirza of the Max Planck Institute ...

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

Nov. 6 (UPI) --An Australian snake wrangler responded to a home in Queensland to capture a laundry basket intruder that turned out to be one of the world's most venomous snakes. Summer Woolston, a ...