Opportunism, at least in the ecological sense, is defined as the practice of acquiring food by practically any means necessary. Raccoons aren’t constrained by a single food source; instead, they have ...

The very mention of bed bugs can cause an itchy sensation to crawl over your skin and scalp. Bed bugs, also known by their scientific name Cimex lectularius, have a reputation of being one of the ...

Birds are a joy to observe from afar. They add life to our gardens and charm to our mornings. However, when these feathered friends become too friendly, nesting on our porches and leaving behind ...

Alligators are ancient creatures Alligators cannot survive in salt-water environments The sex of the alligator is determined by the temperature they live in The eyes of alligators glow in the dark ...

The bed bug is a small blood-sucking insect that infests homes and feeds on humans. The adults are characterized by a kind of flattened oval-shaped body with a sharp beak to puncture the skin. When ...

Turtles make wonderful pets for families, animal lovers, and those new to caring for reptiles. While there are many different types of turtles, land-dwelling varieties are often favored for their ...

Salmon fishing in glimmering freshwater rivers and cold waters of the deep blue is nature’s challenge that will leave you hooked! Picturesque locations, trophy catches, and a connection to nature are ...

Who doesn’t love when a cute dog shows up on screen? The animal known as “man’s best friend” often makes an appearance in films and on television as a furry sidekick to a main character or even as the ...

parents often fish for their young and bring food back to the nest. ©Susan Rydberg/Shutterstock.com The American white pelican is most commonly found along North Carolina’s coast during winter.

If you love bird watching, you might have seen a variety of different birds that are black and white with red heads. But you might be surprised to learn that there is a huge range of birds that look ...

Dogs with healthy bodies do a great job at fighting off infections–but sometimes their immune systems can’t handle the infection, and your pup gets sick. While we never want to see our fur babies hurt ...

Over 100,000 alligators live in South Carolina’s coastal areas, lakes, swamps, and 29,898 miles of meandering rivers. South Carolina is divided by the Fall Line, a 900-mile-long natural boundary that ...