A new video of a Southern Pacific rattlesnake rattling when touched offers a vivid example of how quickly animal behavior can shift from calm to defensive. Wildlife research shows these changes follow ...

Hiking is a great way to spend some time, but there's always a chance you'll run into wildlife that would best be avoided. David Graves, a hiker in Central Alabama, had one such encounter when he ran ...

A squirrel has gone viral after it refused to back down and defended itself from a menacing rattlesnake. The tense showdown happened around 6 p.m. on June 11 at the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge, ...

There’s something about snakes that, for most people, strikes fear into their hearts when they come across them. Sure, there ...

Your next visit to California’s poppy fields may come with a rattling surprise. On Sunday, Times photographer Raul Roa captured a rattlesnake hidden beneath a bed of poppies south of Highway 138 in ...

What would you do if you wanted to throw some steaks on your backyard grill on a nice summer day, but were instead met with a loud rattling sound coming from inside the grill? That’s just what ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Your next visit to California’s poppy fields may come with a rattling surprise. On Sunday, Times photographer Raul ...