With the year coming to an end and temperatures dropping in much of the Northern Hemisphere, you might be feeling the urge to gather some loved ones, curl up at home, and laze about doing not much of ...

Florida black bears may den during winter. Learn how to avoid attracting bears and what to do if you encounter a bear or its ...

What animals hibernate? From woodchucks to frogs that actually freeze, learn how these species brave frigid temperatures in the winter. When winter arrives, daylight and food is scarce. Hunkering down ...

It's the happiest time of the year — Fat Bear Week! This year's event takes place from Sept. 23-30, and Mashable will be following all the ursine activity. Katmai National Park and Preserve’s brown ...

When the temperature drops, snakes must go into hibernation – or brumation. Learn why and how these creatures survive the cold. Snakes are cold-blooded animals, or ectothermic, because they get their ...