Animals

Dogs, cats, horses, and more are in need of resources and evacuation—here’s how to support organizations on the ground

A struggling county in rural North Carolina is leaning on community. A new addition provides one fluffy ray of hope.

The aquatic mammals often end up in precarious positions after floods abate

Breath samples? Check. Body condition data? Check. Technology has taken off—literally

No, we couldn’t let her stay in the contest. Yes, we fell for her anyway.

A blueprint for how private timberland owners can save threatened Southern species comes courtesy of a Mississippi forester

Louisiana black bears, Alabama cave shrimp, Appalachian spruce-fir forests, Chesapeake false albacore, Keys coral reefs—these and hundreds of other precarious Southern species and ecosystems rely on the heroic efforts of this year’s lineup of groundbreaking scientists, advocates, and nature lovers

Cattle ranchers are joining forces with conservation groups to support the big cat’s comeback

What to know about the marine predators’ interactions with humans—plus beach safety tips

Thanks to a tight-knit community’s rescue efforts, the once-feral youngster has a bright future 

Are you sure that slithering reptile in your yard is a snake?

Test your knowledge on these commonly encountered species

Your vehicle is your best blind, don’t feed the gators, and other tips for getting the most out of a visit to the wild

“We came around a curve, and all we could see were heads in the water”

The task of attaching a tracking collar to a hundred-plus-pound carnivore involves hounds, portable cushions, and sometimes one brave tree climber

Florida Keys crustaceans offer a window into how to restore reefs struggling with heating waters

Meet a frog that grunts like a pig and a salamander that looks like it crawled out of hell

The crested penguins take their name from a historic fashion trend (not the pasta), and this chick is on track to be a dandy

Pour one out for Whisky—and raise another to his sidekick alpaca, Cinnamon—who linked an animal-loving family from Charleston to Vermont

The Georgia Safari Conservation Park offers up-close animal encounters and luxury glamping. Plus, where to eat when you’re in town.