Here are our picks of the prettiest prospects in the state that give literal meaning to the cliche “breathtaking.” ...

Wildlife rehabber says snakes are often misunderstood and she tries to teach people about the importance of snakes and to ...

A prolific collector of eagle memorabilia realized recently that, while the United States had an official animal (the bison) and flower (the rose), the eagle was getting no formal credit.

Gray rat snakes are among the most common snakes in Mississippi. Their unique body shape helps them climb almost anything.

Tawny crazy ants are capable of forcing birds from their nests and blinding young rabbits with their acid, Smithsonian Magazine reported. They can attack crops, domestic animals and honeybee hives ...

Tawny crazy ants in Mississippi: They bite, excrete acid, asphyxiate their prey and create huge super colonies that are hard to kill. What to know ...

The Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is holding an art contest and the winner's work will appear on the state's first turkey stamp.

The first hints that a new strain of avian illness is emerging could be found on this beach on Delaware Bay, where migrating birds flock. Here’s what virus detectives who return there every year ...

This free, family-friendly festival brings together the best of the Lake Tahoe Bird Festival and the Native Species Festival in one exciting day.

Wild Heart Ranch in Claremore said three birds tested positive for bird flu in the past week. The facility is asking for donations to help continue testing local bird species.