Two New Mexico river snake species nearing extinction were the subject of a lawsuit filed by a conservation group challenging reductions in habitat land set aside by the federal government for ...

The rarest of garter snakes is the San Francisco garter snake, which is only native to the habitat of northern California and is considered an endangered species. Researchers estimate that there ...

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The garter snake also called a grass snake ... and their association with human-occupied habitats. However, their venom is ...

The U.S. Forest Service designated 447 stream miles in Arizona and New Mexico as protected habitat for the narrow headed garter snake on Oct. 20, 2021. (photo by Pierson Hill) TUCSON (CN) — ...

Additionally, they face a high mortality rate when trying to cross roads to find foraging habitats. One common disease noted in snakes, including garter snakes, is snake fungal disease (SFD).

"One of the most frequently seen species, this snake has yellow stripes running down the length of its dark body and thrives in a variety of habitats, including yards and city parks," Lincoln said.

Under that umbrella, the giant garter snake requires roughly 80,000 acres of habitat in the form of rice fields and irrigation ditches. The giant garter snake’s population declined nearly 90% ...

“The Forest Service does authorize grazing in some areas containing Northern Mexican garter snake critical habitat,” the agency told Cronkite News by email. “This grazing is implemented in ...

A Tucson-based environmental group says the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service illegally altered its rules in ways that will harm the ability of two snake species to survive in Arizona and New Mexico.