Our great planet has a monkey island and a snake island, but what about an island chock-full of the most lovable burglars of the suburban world—raccoons? If you’ve been holding out for a place solely ...

Federal agency agrees to finalize Endangered Species Act protections for imperiled reptiles and plants after litigation settlement ...

A previously lost wildflower has reappeared, offering a dose of hope for nature lovers. In January, Australian researchers ...

Cape Town, in South Africa, is famous for its dramatic mountains and coastline, but its greatest treasure lies in the plants ...

Brown tree snakes, which are invasive in Guam, have caused local extinctions of bird and bat species. Eradication efforts are ...

The titan beetle (Titanus giganteus) may just be the insect equivalent of a giant, flawless diamond. The species has a ...

Alan Titchmarsh reveals seven favourite houseplants, from dramatic divas to one he calls almost impossible to kill, with practical tips for British homes.

University of Florida experts warn that some popular plants sold in stores are invasive and harmful to the state's ecosystem. Eight common invasive plants found in Florida retail centers include ...

Spring brings blooms and beauty — but also deceptive weeds that can irritate skin or choke out native plants. As wildflowers ...

A simple walk down an Indian village resulted in a first-of-its-kind discovery.

A green vine snake is seen by the Rio Celeste river in the Volcan Tenorio National Park in Alajuela Province, in northern Costa Rica, on May 24, 2023. The Maleku indigenous people claim to be part of ...

A boxwood alternative that blooms, a willow with silvery foliage, and another slew of new-twist hydrangeas are among the most interesting trees and shrubs debuting in the 2026 growing season.