Six animals that regularly visit or live in suburban backyards across the United States carry diseases serious enough that federal health agencies are warning residents to stay away from them this ...

With the weather warming up, you might see lots of different animals show up in your yard for shade or water. Here are the ...

Some backyard animals may seem scary, but they play a vital role in keeping your garden healthy. Animals like bats, snakes, and toads help control pests that can damage your plants and soil. Creatures ...

All our lives, we have pictured wildlife deep in forests, deserts, and mountain ranges, far from crowded neighborhoods and shopping centers. However, not all animals live far away, and a surprising ...

Sometimes the most heartwarming wildlife moments happen far from forests and nature reserves. In a quiet residential neighborhood, one woman unintentionally created a peaceful retreat for passing ...

Feeding backyard birds, squirrels and chipmunks is permissible under most circumstances, and lots of people do so. Generally, ...

The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has been found in seabirds in two Australian states. But don’t be fooled by the name: this virus also rapidly infects other animals. It has caused havoc in poultry ...

Think your backyard flock is safe from bird flu? The latest numbers say it's time to take a closer look.