Reptiles

So, you're thinking about getting a reptile as a pet, either for yourself or a family member. Before you take the plunge, take a moment to consider their diet before committing to the idea. You may not be up to it.

If you're keeping reptiles as pets, there are some things you need to know. Up their odds for survival by reading these 5 important tips for creating the right environment for your reptile.

Snakes alive, it's good to be cold-blooded in Norway since the Scandinavian nation's government just reversed a “cold-blooded” ban on importing, selling and owning the scaly critters.

In bucolic Beaufort, South Carolina where I now reside, the locals are keen to set Northerners straight about alligators. They’re omnipresent —  they’re everywhere. They’re like squirrels in the Lowcountry [and believe me, my backyard is full of squirrels.]  And while intimidating, recorded alligator attacks are few and far between.

Those who follow Google Doodles have come to expect the unexpected from the world’s largest search engine. From birthdays of sometimes little-known historic figures to the celebration of esoteric holidays, Google invests time, money and labor into entertaining us regularly with their innovative and creative Doodles.

You don't have to be a student at Hogwarts to be interested in studying divination. Many ancient cultures have believed that animals were guides, guardians, and protectors of humans. With the Druid Animal Oracle Deck you can dip into the Celtic tradition of animal beliefs.

It's time to give dragons some love today since it is Appreciate Your Dragon Day. Here is a baby Chinese water dragon to get you started.

Over the years, I’ve blogged a lot about the animal abuses and outright cruelty incurred by sea animals at SeaWorld. Most recently, I penned a testimonial piece in memoriam for the passing of the killer whale, Tilikum. This case caused global protests by animal activists worldwide when it became a center piece for CNN’s award-winning documentary, Blackfish, that shined a glaring light on the maltreatment of Orca whales in captivity.