Shifting trends in religion affiliation on Long Island is a reflection of changing demographics in the region.

Though not endangered, painted turtles have a "pretty rough life," said wildlife ecologist Dan Thompson, who said many of the ...

Experience informed me of what I already knew — not pearls but American white pelicans flying in slow motion far, far away.

With the warmer weather returning, wasps are making their grand return as well. Here's what to know about the stinging insects and how to stay safe.

Like opossum, raccoon and skunk, rattlesnakes and black widow spiders adapt to ... While they show up in homes, they prefer ...

After what felt like endless days of waking to rain pummeling the house, I finally woke in the darkness of an April dawn to ...

Rattlesnake Saloon opened during Labor Day weekend in 2009, taking its name from a nest of snakes found during construction ... Appetizers include Campfire Chips & Salsa, Loaded Hay Stacks (fries), ...

These include the most common meals — voles and mice — as well as ducks, Brazilian free-tailed bats and striped skunks that perfume ... a great horned owl nest to see what was going on.

On Wednesday, officials reported that a bat found "acting unusual on the ground" near Highland Lake in Mead tested positive ...

Bees naturally inspire fear in people. Their stings can be painful or even deadly for those with allergies. However, bees are ...