An electric fence in your yard might be effective, but the benefits don't outweigh the drawbacks - and you could be better off opting for a safer alternative.

This year’s bear season, ranging from spring to late fall, has been “crazy” and “incredible,” said Bryan Peterson, director ...

Animals such as pangolins and tortoises that typically stay still, rather than flee, when sensing danger are among the many unintended casualties of the use of electric fences around wildlife areas, a ...

Dear Jim: I have a dog and a cat. I'm thinking of installing either a chain-link fence or an underground electric fence. Do hidden fences use much electricity, do they hurt the pet and can I install ...