The Wildlife Commission has put together a management plan designed to protect these once common “feathered mice”.

Have you ever wondered what the largest snake in North America is? Perhaps you’re interested in snake facts or curious to see ...

The Mariana Crow has been dwindling in population for years. However, conservation efforts are showing new hope for this ...

Summer is finally here, and humans aren't the only ones enjoying the warm weather -- snakes are slithering out of their dens ...

Very smart, adaptable and cunning, coyotes have integrated themselves into rural and urban habitats across the Tar Heel State ...

North Carolina congressional and legislative districts drawn by Republicans that helped them retain majorities in Raleigh and ...

He’s often the man you call on when things go wrong — the occasional flat tire, the overheated engine, the busted water pipe, the snake in the back yard, the unbalanced checkbook, ...

I learned this week that black bears love chicken eggs. In fact, like most of us, black bears also like to eat chickens.

Zain Shah and fishing buddy Kevin Foley, 18, came with a plan to fish until dark and then camp for the night, he says. The ...

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 ...

In North Carolina, there’s a lot of buzz around copperheads. Every year, The News & Observer informs readers about how to identify the venomous snakes and what to do if one bites you — or your ...