Frigid temperatures have made their to Florida. Here's how the cold weather impacts the invasive Burmese python.

Think all snakes are slithery villains? Think again. Here's why spotting one humble snake might just be the best thing to happen to your garden this season.

Heart disease is the top cause of death in the United States, resulting in one in three deaths in 2023. In addition to being such a vital organ, the adult heart, unlike other parts of the body, cannot ...

A man in Indonesia was dramatically rescued after being dragged into a river by a 6-meter-long python that wrapped around his ...

Neanderthals, our extinct cousins, are often portrayed as eating nothing but meat — no fruit, no grains, no greens. But did Neanderthals really live on meat alone? While there's plenty of evidence ...

Ms. Gay writes about politics for Opinion. Ms. Gelinas and Mr. Barro are contributing Opinion writers. Mr. Guida is an editor in Times Opinion. On Thursday night the candidates for New York City mayor ...

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is urging residents to be safe and follow proper guidance to reduce the likelihood of conflicts with black bears this fall amid a rise ...

Becky Bohrer / AP It’s the time of year when Oregon’s black bears enter hyperphagia. That means they’re eating as much as they can before entering hibernation in the winter. Beth Quillian is with the ...

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ind — A human skull over 4,000 years old was found on the bank of a river in Fayette County. The discovery was announced on Monday, Oct. 13 by Fayette County Coroner Eddie Richardson.

When you book an Airbnb, you expect some quirks: maybe a mismatched coffee mug collection or a host who leaves overly detailed instructions on how to work the remote. But sometimes, those quirks slide ...