MOUNTAINSIDE — Snakes & Turtles of N.J. were on display and touchable at Trailside Nature & Science Center on Saturday, Feb. 14. They arrived in the auditorium before the show in containers and bags.

Reptiles, including turtles and snakes, play a vital role in the Southeastern North Carolina ecosystem. Snakes help control rodent populations, preventing crop damage and disease spread. The New ...

Young people who attended programs at the Wauconda Area Library wanted to know more about animal adaptations. "Why are turtles so slow?" "Why do snakes slither like they do?" "How do animals survive ...

A fast-paced and fun series of four one-hour programs showcasing the incredible diversity and spectacular abilities of these remarkable creatures. Millions of years ago, they ruled the planet. These ...

The giant trees of the forest sway together like a pendulum with fall’s cloudy whispering winds. Once shiny green leaves now fade orange, ruby red, and gold, loosening from branches, then gracefully ...

The garter snake is commonly seen in Acton and was designated as the state reptile of Massachusetts in 2007. It is easily recognized by the long stripes down its body, reminiscent of the old-fashioned ...

Melanie Denomme receives support from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada given to Glenn Tattersall. Glenn Tattersall receives funding from Natural Sciences and Engineering ...

ARVILLA, N.D. Young children excitedly and nervously passed around live snakes and turtles during an amphibians and reptiles presentation Saturday afternoon at Turtlefest '07 in Turtle River State ...

Have you ever wondered what happens to aquatic life in the winter when lakes freeze over? Rather than hibernating as mammals do, some animals go through a process known as brumation. Freshwater ...