Hundreds of non-native animal & plant species live in Florida. They prey on native critters & damage native ecosystems.

Initially established in Everglades National Park in the early 1980s, Burmese pythons quickly put a stranglehold on Florida's ...

We know—and love—the Turtle Rescue Team here at The Abstract. But their work isn't just limited to our shelled friends: ...

Illinois state parks boast stunning trails and rivers, but watch out for snakes like copperheads and timber rattlers lurking in the grass. Stay on marked paths and be cautious out there.

On Monday, Nov. 10, the Brush City Council meeting opened with a citizen comment about street sweeping services. A resident raised concerns about billing practices, saying that residents are ...

Getting on the trail in the western United States means entering one of nature’s most awe-inspiring territories. The ...

Frigid temperatures have made their to Florida. Here's how the cold weather impacts the invasive Burmese python.

Six snake species in Florida can kill you, but few people have died in 20 years. Still, researchers say we need to learn more ...

When discussing venomous snakes, Georgia Wildlife said three are a serious threat. Here's where they live in the state.

On the Oct. 8 episode of "Survivor," a contestant was bitten by a venomous snake on the beach in Fiji, prompting medical personnel to pull him from the game. A sea krait bit the right foot of Canadian ...

People bitten by a black mamba, a venomous snake that lives in central and southern Africa, have just hours to live. The snake’s venom disrupts nerves and muscles, and eventually paralyses the lungs ...

"Known as 'Georgia's Little Amazon,' the Altamaha River winds 137 miles from central Georgia and out to the Atlantic Ocean. It's the largest free-flowing river on the east coast and Georgia’s largest ...