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

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

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

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

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, ...

Stretching across 415 square miles of Colorado’s high country, Rocky Mountain National Park is one of America’s most ...

Driving can feel like being on autopilot sometimes. There's just you, the road, maybe some music, and a chance to zone out or sort through your thoughts. Now, imagine that calm being shattered as you ...

Mike Duever's lifelong passion for wildlife, especially reptiles, began during his childhood in the Chicago area. His career has focused on habitat preservation, leading him to study the Big Cypress ...

Terrestrial Energy begins trading today under the new ticker symbol “IMSR” after completing its business combination with HCM II Acquisition Corp. Terrestrial Energy received in excess of $292 million ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terrestrial Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: IMSR) (“Terrestrial Energy” or the “Company”), a developer of small modular nuclear plants using advanced reactor ...