It may be frustrating to find a bird nesting in your patio umbrella or a deer happily munching on your favorite plants, but that doesn't mean you can simply trap, kill, or relocate them. From ...

Some backyard animals may seem scary, but they play a vital role in keeping your garden healthy. Animals like bats, snakes, and toads help control pests that can damage your plants and soil. Creatures ...

Your backyard is a bustling ecosystem filled with fascinating creatures that often go unnoticed. These small animals play vital roles in maintaining balance in your garden, from pest control to ...

Source: Anil Öztas, via Wikimedia Commons. Chickens are experiencing a surge in popularity. In the U.S. alone, there are an estimated 85 million backyard or household chickens, making them the third ...

This week was a bittersweet one at the zoo. Visitors to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, with their panda-patterned hats and panda umbrellas, flooded in to say farewell to the zoo’s three ...

Chickens have been a mainstay in Australian backyards for generations. New research from the University of Adelaide reveals that owners see their chooks as a blend between pet and livestock as well as ...