Creature Feature

That strange critter crossing the road might not be a possum.

Come early spring at damp, leaf-covered spots in the Southern mountains, the salamander mating rituals can be spectacular.

For these pudgy prognosticators, February 2 is more like Valentine’s Day.

Skittish and shy, foxes seldom pose a threat to humans.

Freshwater mussels are among the most interesting—and imperiled—critters on the planet.