Piping plovers are here, American woodcocks arrived earlier than ever, and groundhogs have started to show themselves.

A blue-spotted salamander is pictured during a previous year’s salamander migration. (Photo courtesy of Jill Leonard) MARQUETTE — The city of Marquette has announced that it will be closing a portion ...

Now, Hill worries they may be losing their chance at federal protection.

This story was originally published by Grist with the headline Appalachia’s iconic salamander was slated for federal ...

Wisconsin Public Radio It’s toad-ally over. Amphibian- and reptile-lovers would no longer be able to collect native wild snakes, ...

The Appalachian Mountains, stretching from Alabama to Canada, harbor one of North America’s most diverse yet underappreciated ecosystems. While iconic species like black bears and white-tailed deer ...

This story first appeared in the Kentucky Lantern, part of States Newsroom. An environmental advocacy group that seeks to protect endangered species is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to ...

PEOPLE staffers teamed up with their cats and dogs to test and find the best new toys, treats and accessories Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, ...

It’s time to say goodbye to my giant, loud, and unforgettable salamander, who’s been a huge part of my exotic pet journey. Whether it’s relocation or rehoming, this emotional farewell is packed with ...

For the last 20 years, Dominican nuns in a Mexican monastery have cared for the largest known captive population of the critically endangered achoque salamander. Now scientists from Chester Zoo in the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The pet tech industry is booming, with AI-powered devices like smart collars, feeders and health trackers ...