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

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

Picture this: you walk into your kitchen in the morning, bleary-eyed and desperately in need of coffee. It’s just a normal day, until you discover an unexpected (and unwelcome!) visitor: a massive ...

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

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