The modern house cat reached China in the 8th century. Before that, another cat — the leopard cat — hunted the rodents in ancient Chinese settlements.

In beguiling short stories with an undercurrent of ecological doom, Joy Williams finds the sweet spot between madness and ...

Comparing the genomes of snakes with distinct coloration patterns pinpointed the genetic variants that contribute to these ...

Point Reyes National Seashore offers historic places and landscapes to visit, including the Point Reyes Lighthouse, KPH ...

Grab a light rod and hit the beach this winter for one of the most readily available and delicious West Coast fish ...

Eric Parker took these photos of what appears to be a California Striped Racer (Masticophis lateralis lateralis) that he ...

On a cheese board or platter, arrange buttery, silky prosciutto with Sottocenere, a firm cheese speckled with black truffle, ...

Kissimmee Prairie is Florida’s first designated Dark Sky Park, recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association for its exceptional stargazing opportunities. With minimal light pollution, the ...

A playful cake decorated with striped chocolate sticks and upside-down cones, paired with a smooth chocolate-covered Oreo ...

We combed through museum shops around the world and selected our favorite art-themed gifts to give (or keep) this holiday ...

Elsie Hewitt, who is expecting her first baby with Pete Davidson, shared a glimpse inside her elaborate baby shower ahead of ...