Even though these snakes are constrictors with a mildly irritable temperament, they are still widely haunted and captured for sale by illegal pet traders. Along with the emerald boa, their striking ...

JODI TODD, THANK YOU FOR THAT REPORT. A TREE KILLING INSECT IS CONFIRMED STATEWIDE. THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP SAYS EMERALD ASH BORER WAS FOUND IN ALL THE STATE’S 99 ...

An emerald ash borer larva chews through the cambium layer of an infested ash tree in Armstrong, located in Emmet County. A buildup of feeding tunnels cut off the vascular or “plumbing system ...

The emerald ash borer has now been confirmed in all 99 of Iowa's counties, leading to significant damage to the state's ash tree population. The emerald ash borer was first discovered in Iowa in ...

An emerald ash borer larva chews through the cambium layer of an infested ash tree in Armstrong, located in Emmet County. A buildup of feeding tunnels cut off the vascular or “plumbing system" of a ...

A hand-held flashlight reveals the green color of a rough emerald from the Coscuez Emerald mine in Colombia. Photo by Eric Welch/GIA. Emerald is the green to bluish green variety of beryl, a mineral ...

The 75.47-carat Hooker Emerald was worn by Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II, the last sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Photo by Chip Clark, courtesy Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural ...

If you have aluminum foil around the house, you could try wrapping the base with it. Since cats don't like foil, they're more likely to avoid the tree this way. Pet MD recommends setting up a barrier ...

Who doesn't love a little holiday mischief? Of course, it can be very frustrating to see a pet mess up the decorations you worked so hard on, but sometimes, it's also very funny. Case in point: The ...

Firefighters in Orange County came to the rescue when a man who was chasing his family’s pet bird high up in a tree became stuck in the tree himself Wednesday night, officials confirmed to KTLA.

Consider adding weight to the base or, if possible, secure it to the floor. Use a tree skirt or pet gate so your dog can’t get access to the Christmas tree. Clear the pine needles daily, as some could ...