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Alabama’s pine flatwoods, sandy ridges, and backyard gardens support a surprising range of reptiles, and among the many types of lizards in Alabama are three species that have no legs at all.
Anyone who has watched a sugar-water feeder swing empty by lunchtime in Mobile or Montgomery already understands the basic math of hummingbirds in Alabama: one species shows up by the thousands every warm season, while a second has been documented in the state exactly once.
Walk into almost any backyard in Alabama and there’s a good chance a flash of scarlet will catch your eye near the feeder.
Ask a longtime Alabama dog owner which breed rules the state, and the answer depends entirely on who you ask and when.
When temperatures drop below freezing across Alabama, a common question surfaces among cattle producers, horse owners, and backyard poultry keepers alike: does state law actually require you to do anything differently in winter? The short answer is that Alabama does not have a stand-alone cold-weather livestock statute, but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook.
Alabama is home to one of the most remarkable — and most threatened — collections of wildlife in the entire United States.
A neighbor’s cat wandering into your yard might seem like a minor annoyance, but when it becomes a repeated pattern — digging up gardens, threatening your pets, or leaving messes on your porch — you may start asking some serious legal questions.
Thinking about raising goats in Alabama? You are not alone.
Alabama is one of the few states where you won’t find a single, uniform leash law that applies from Huntsville to Mobile.
Your dog has never shown a hint of aggression — and then, without warning, it bites someone.
Black bears in Alabama are more active — and more widespread — than most people realize.
Alabama doesn’t have a single statewide law that specifically targets rooster crowing — but that doesn’t mean your rooster is free to crow without consequences.
Alabama may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of trout fishing, but that assumption will cost you some great days on the water.
Alabama is one of the most productive bass fishing states in the entire country, and for good reason.
Alabama is one of the most exciting states in the entire country to witness spring bird migration — and if you haven’t experienced it yet, you’re in for something truly unforgettable.
Alabama is home to one of the most diverse snake populations in the southeastern United States, and knowing when these reptiles are active can make a real difference in your safety outdoors.
If your dog starts scratching, rubbing their face on the carpet, or licking their paws the moment the weather warms up, you are not imagining things.
Alabama’s warm, humid climate makes it one of the most tick-active states in the country — and if you spend any time outdoors, that’s something worth understanding.
Few birding experiences rival the thrill of spotting a flash of yellow, olive, or black-streaked plumage darting through an Alabama woodland.
If you’re a cat owner in Alabama wondering whether declawing is still a legal option, you’re not alone.
