Invasive Asian swamp eels in Florida are typically olive or drab brown with yellow-orange bellies. They can grow to roughly 3 ...

The coyote is now receiving around-the-clock care for a broken leg, emaciation and other injuries ...

Crayfish and amphibians are vanishing as a stealth invader spreads statewide, raising alarms about cascading losses across ...

Southeastern North Carolina is a biodiversity hotspot due to its diverse environments that range from pine savannas and freshwater wetlands to coastal and ocean habitats. The region is home to a ...

There’s something in the water — and in the gators. A University of Georgia ecotoxicology study found there may be elevated levels of mercury in Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp. The alligators were from ...

Swamps also play a significant role in coastal protection. Vegetation within wetlands stabilizes soil and reduces erosion caused by wind, waves, and boat traffic. Root systems bind sediment in place, ...

Swamps have a long reputation for danger, and much of it is well-founded. Beyond the thick vegetation and heavy humidity, these wetlands store massive amounts of carbon, release methane gas, support ...

Scientists found a “large” fanged creature with red eyes in a swamp and discovered a new species, a study said and photos show. Photo from Le, Nguyen, Murphy, Tran, Nguyen and Che (2025) As night fell ...

The South Bend Animal Resource Center took in 53 cats and dogs in two days, exceeding its average capacity. The influx is attributed to various factors, including the Fourth of July holiday and ...

There's something in the water — and in the gators. A University of Georgia ecotoxicology study found there may be elevated levels of mercury in Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp. Researchers from the ...