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Alabama's diverse ecosystems are home to wildlife that can pose risks to people. The state's natural beauty draws visitors year-round, from hikers to beachgoers enjoying the Gulf Coast. While the word ...

Macon County, Ala. authorities responded to a two-car crash on Interstate 85 Wednesday morning caused by a furry, hopping marsupial. A kangaroo escaped its enclosure from a nearby resident, who kept ...

“I’m not weird,” said the Dismalite glowworm to the alligator snapping turtle. “You’re weird.” “You think I’m weird?” the turtle replied, its gaping jaws flailed open in protest. “Just because I look ...

DNA and conservation assessment identified Spinanycta alabamensis, a new genus and species of cave-dwelling silverfish known ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

Can you feed wildlife in Alabama? The answer depends on the animal, the location and whether hunting is part of the equation.

Alabama’s exotic pet laws are stricter and more fragmented than many people expect. Instead of maintaining a single, comprehensive list of approved pets, the state regulates wild and exotic animals ...