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Virginia’s Most Dangerous Snakes You May Encounter This Summer
Snakes have a way of making people panic, especially in the summer when more of us are outside hiking, gardening,…
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Snakes have a way of making people panic, especially in the summer when more of us are outside hiking, gardening,…
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When we think of forests, most of us picture something really lush and green. We envision towering trees. Shade to…
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Scorpions already have a pretty intimidating reputation. Between their venomous stingers, spooky-looking pincers, and their tendency to appear unexpectedly, scorpions…
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Every spring, the Kentucky Derby arrives in all of its showy glory. There are hats, mint juleps, and the familiar…
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There’s something about a whooping crane that feels almost mythical. Maybe it’s the height (they’re about five feet tall!), maybe…
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There are moments in nature that feel sort of cinematic and magical, like a deer crossing your path or a…
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In a quiet corner of Gainesville, Florida, science is speaking up for animals who can’t speak for themselves. The ASPCA…
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Have you ever wondered whether your dog or cat experiences feelings of joy and sadness? How about whether or not…
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For decades, the debate over keeping whales in captivity has churned like a restless tide. Does that comparison sound cliché?…
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Every year on December 10, advocates around the world observe International Animal Rights Day, a reminder that animals (whether they’re…
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For roughly 150 years, the sound of bugling elk was missing from Tennessee’s mountains — a silence so long-lasting it…
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If you think you’ve seen a big manatee before, think again. Meet Sara, the heavyweight queen of Florida’s gentle giants.…
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There are photographers who chase light and photographers who chase moments. And then, there’s the rare breed who chase entirely…
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Is there anything quite so enticing as a mud puddle? For most kids, that’s true. Turns out, it’s also true…
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For more than four decades, the Holtsville Ecology Site in Brookhaven, New York, was a local favorite. It was the…
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From the sunlit shallows around Hawai‘i to the chilly depths of the Great Lakes, the United States protects some of…
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Every October 20, the world slows down (at least in spirit) for International Sloth Day. It’s the perfect excuse to…
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If you want proof that size isn’t everything, look no further than the Tasmanian devil. This scrappy, sharp-toothed marsupial might…
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Out in the cold, blue stretch of water between Washington State and Canada, a small team of scientists is on…
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If your first thought when you hear “Tasmanian devil” is a whirlwind cartoon character that spins into chaos, you’re not…
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At the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke, Virginia, a mother turtle recovering from an ear abscess recently surprised staff…
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Mark your calendars! October 2 is World Farmed Animals Day, when advocates, veterinarians, policy experts, and everyday eaters examine how…
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If you’ve ever driven through the vast fields of Minnesota, you might not picture them as havens for Bobolinks, Grasshopper…
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From curious sidekicks in kids’ cartoons to over-the-top villains in Hollywood blockbusters, primates rarely get an accurate portrayal on screen.…
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Today (September 8) marks National Dog Walker Appreciation Day, a moment to recognize the people who keep tails wagging and…
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Once upon a time, the Northern white rhinoceros wandered the grasslands of central Africa in healthy numbers. They were giant,…
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When tragedy strikes, words often fail. After the recent school shooting in Minneapolis, grief understandably swept through the community in…
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Coyotes and wolves have long been cast as the villains of the wild. For centuries, they’ve been trapped, poisoned, and…
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If you picture a herpetologist as someone who exclusively wrangles snakes and whispers to lizards, Geoffrey Smith might surprise you.…
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When most of us picture a veterinarian, we imagine someone giving vaccines to a golden retriever or listening to a…
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Most people’s “drive home from work” stories don’t end with a career pivot into rattlesnake wrangling. But Danielle Wall isn’t…
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By the time Holly Lamar discovered falconry, she had already lived several lives: investment banker, Grammy-nominated songwriter, property developer. But…
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When you think of serenading an audience, you probably imagine a packed concert hall or a cozy coffeehouse stage. French…
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If you’ve ever been dive-bombed by a protective mother bird while innocently strolling through a park, you already know that…
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If you spent your childhood flipping through Ranger Rick magazine, hiked a trail peppered with native wildflowers, or felt moved…
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If your horse has ever had a mystery ailment that no X-ray, injection, or saddle swap could solve, meet Dr.…
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In a world where horses get the glory, dogs get the devotion, and cats get the memes, donkeys have long…
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If you think your dog’s obsession with fetching a tennis ball is impressive, you should meet the pups at the…
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When John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892, he couldn’t have imagined the world we live in now —…
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It’s no secret that the 130-acre Dolly Parton-founded Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN, is a big draw to…
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When you hear “animal welfare auditor,” you might envision someone in a suit, clipboard in hand, giving pigs performance reviews.…
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When most people think of veterinarians, they picture stethoscopes, wagging tails, and perhaps the occasional disgruntled cat. But Dr. Elizabeth…
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In tough economic times, charities like Paws of War feel the squeeze while trying to carry out their life-changing missions.…
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Manatees might just be Florida’s unofficial mascot — the lumbering, lovable sea cows are some of the state’s most iconic…
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For some, talking to animals is the stuff of fairy tales, cartoons, or quirky movies starring Eddie Murphy. But for…
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If you think your family’s pet history is wild, wait until you meet Tanya Smith, founder of Turpentine Creek Wildlife…
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Will Harris doesn’t just talk the talk — he wrangles it, grazes it, and regenerates the soil beneath its hooves.…
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Some sanctuaries offer shelter; The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado, offers rescued animals a place to reclaim their wild…
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Dr. Craig Stanford is a leading primatologist whose research has transformed how we understand great apes and their world. As…
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Equine Advocates has become a sanctuary for horses in distress. Founded in 1996 by Susan Wagner, this nonprofit organization in…