The Nutria is an aquatic rodent native to parts of South America. So what is it doing in the U.S. Gulf states?

One of the biggest and most spectacular woodpeckers is also a familiar face.

When caterpillars move into leafed-out trees, some of them only munch. Others make elaborate structures.

Everyone needs a good night?s sleep after a long hard day. That?s also true for our feathered friends.

If you have ever seen tree bark that seems to move of its own accord, you may have spotted the well-camouflaged brown creeper.

Birds produce a wide variety of sounds, from sweet songs to chirps to squawks, with the use of a vocal organ called the syrinx.

For sanctuary during the dry months, Florida alligators dig deep, cool ponds.

Have you ever seen a full-grown frog with a tail? Chances are, the answer is ?no?. The tailed frog is a unique little amphibian.

The White Ibis is one of the most numerous wading birds in Florida.

These insects are known for their skill as jumpers, but they?re also talented singers.

Coastal wetlands serve a variety of important functions.

When an animal chews on a plant, the plant may respond by producing noxious chemicals.

The canyon treefrog might be hard to see, but it?s not difficult to hear. This tiny recluse makes a deafening sound.

Birds that flock together and share common sources of food establish certain rules of social conduct. One of these rules is called ?the pecking order.?

For a baby gull, seeing red can be the beginning of a satisfying experience.

A hike through a park in America?s west can be a walk on the wild side, especially if you get close to some of the wildlife.

Some birds are noted for their wingspan, plumage, or song. This bird is known for its graceful aerobatics.

A barn swallow?s nest locale of choice is a ledge or beam inside a barn or other human-built structure.

Songbirds like robins and bluebirds produce altricial offspring: blind, featherless, and helpless.

The buffalo has become a symbol of the old west.

This secretive bird lives in the dense vegetation of marshes, and has an atypical courtship display.