The seven-spotted ladybug feasts on aphids on potato plants. This is a classic case of when natural habitat can help farmers control pests. (Photo: Matthias Tschumi) Songbirds and coffee farms in ...

A bioactive terrarium is a living environment that supports both the animal and the ecosystem around it. Choosing the right ...

Which reptile habitat starter kit is best? Many people enjoy keeping reptiles as pets. From large snakes to bearded dragons and small turtles, these cold-blooded creatures are interesting to observe ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Chris Petersen has a firm belief that if you build ...

Gentle hands, scaly friend — meet the bearded dragon, a low-maintenance reptile with a lot of personality. (Green Shoot Media photo) Reptiles can be low-maintenance options for animal companionship ...

Reptiles living in open habitats generally have brighter coloration than species living in denser vegetation. This is shown in a new study from Lund University in Sweden. The study, published in ...

Zoo Knoxville will build a river otter habitat at its landmark 2.5-acre Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Campus and is raising $2.5 million from the public to help make that happen. Site work has ...

A new Texas Tech University-led study of two native reptile species – the desert massasauga rattlesnake and spot-tailed earless lizard – could lead to better habitat management decisions and potential ...