Raccoons (Procyon lotor) have intrigued scientists and the public alike with their remarkable intelligence and adaptability. Often found in urban landscapes, these cunning “trash pandas” thrive at the ...

Exotic pet ownership is a thrill for those wanting a pet that has more grit and moxie than a cat or dog. It is exciting owning a wild animal! Fantasy is usually more charming than reality, but some ...

Although keeping a bug in your home seems strange and uncommon, some insects actually make excellent pets. Caring for an insect is very similar to caring for small reptiles. As long as you can ...

parents often fish for their young and bring food back to the nest. ©Susan Rydberg/Shutterstock.com The American white pelican is most commonly found along North Carolina’s coast during winter.

Have you ever heard of a reverse brindle dog before? If not, you’ve probably seen them at least once or twice. These specific dog breed specimens have coats that are reverse brindled in color. Reverse ...

Turtles have become an incredibly popular choice for pets in the last several years for many reasons. One of the biggest is how easy it is to care for them and how well-invested new reptile owners do ...

With spring rains come flowering plants and hummingbirds. While these birds don’t particularly care about a flower’s growing cycle, they do have a preference for the color and shape of springtime ...

You can hear hummingbirds coming from a distance. They swoop into your garden with a buzz and a hum as they dart from bloom to bloom. On average, the hummingbird moves its wings 53 times per second!

If you love bird watching, you might have seen a variety of different birds that are black and white with red heads. But you might be surprised to learn that there is a huge range of birds that look ...

Does peppermint keep the bugs away? Peppermint is a multifaceted herb. From using it in the kitchen to drinking it as tea, using soothing lip balm and various topical creams, to even using its oil in ...

Over 100,000 alligators live in South Carolina’s coastal areas, lakes, swamps, and 29,898 miles of meandering rivers. South Carolina is divided by the Fall Line, a 900-mile-long natural boundary that ...

When choosing a dog, whether it be from the shelter, rescue, or breeder, it’s best to know ahead of time what you’re looking for and what you’re NOT looking for. When you see a cute puppy and decide ...