This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Amid the slew of bills moving through the California Legislature this week, one that slithered across Gov. Gavin ...

It’s a hiss-toric time for the giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas), as this wetland-dwelling reptile just became California’s state snake, a designation that’s hoped to bring more awareness to the ...

"For us a snake that is imperiled, lacks awareness in general, so many more people will learn about it and hopefully appreciate it for years to come," said Michael Starkey, founder of Save the Snakes.

Amid the slew of bills moving through the California Legislature this week, one that slithered across Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s desk was different from the others. Though the grizzly bear has long been ...

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