Kendra Coulter's new book, "The Tortoise Tale", helps us recognize the interconnectedness of all life and shows how an ...

When months of canine dementia took their toll, a couple made the heartbreaking choice to put their dog to rest, giving him ...

Nearby Starved Rock State Park often gets more attention from tourists, leaving Buffalo Rock as the less-crowded alternative where you can often find solitude even on summer weekends – the outdoor ...

The gopher tortoise dig burrows that end up not only acting as a home for themselves, but as a refuge for hundreds of other species in Florida.

'The St. Elizabeth I know is no more': Beaverton man's family loses almost everything in Hurricane Melissa ‘Claim is ...

A recent study experimentally manipulated the presence or absence of pets (mostly dogs), and the findings point to the possibility that pets may provide an indirect boost to romantic relationship ...

Wondering if exotic pets are right for you? WWF’s new guide helps you make informed choices about keeping wild animals.

Have you ever heard of the “Pennsylvania Hermit?” I hadn’t either until visiting the cave system tucked away in Hummelstown.

Between clinks of glasses and the hum of conversation, featured reptiles drew a crowd at Creature Comforts Brewery on Tuesday ...

Valley Falls State Park isn’t just another pretty face in West Virginia’s impressive lineup of outdoor attractions. It’s the cool, slightly mysterious cousin who plays guitar and somehow makes hiking ...

The 38th Annual Doggy and Kitty Halloween Party and Costume Parade held in the park to the east of the Museum of Contemporary Art saw hundreds of animals dress up for the occasion.

This 30-acre nature preserve on the banks of Lake Michigan offers the perfect environment for a peaceful respite, outdoor ...