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These wetlands, these alligators … it has to have some kind of monetary value,” said George Melancon, alligator research ...

Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a species often seen as scary, ...

Jacob Sagrera unrolls an alligator skin and lays it flat on a metal table, brushing off flecks of salt. He holds it up to the ...

A rare painted river terrapin hatched at the Smithsonian National Zoo, giving conservationists hope for a turtle species ...

You've heard of yoga with kittens, and goats, and maybe even reindeer… but what about a bunch of pythons and one baby ...

Alaska is home to hundreds of animals that have become staples of the northern environment-- but not reptiles or amphibians. However, this hasn’t stopped a handful of Alaskans from following their ...

We discuss the 10 most venomous animals on Earth. Read all about them, from the rockfish to the most venomous of all, the ...

The Earth brims with extraordinary creatures, but none captivate the imagination quite like its largest animals. Dominating ...