When most people think of strong animal odors, skunks are usually the first to come to mind. Their defensive spray is famous ...

You might assume, given the fearsome reputation of its wildlife, that Australia would be top of the list for the number of shark attacks. While it does rank highly, it doesn't tak ...

Whether they do so for food, or simply the humans are in the wrong place at the wrong time, these are the animals that eat the most humans annually.

One reason for the decline in extinction rates is the growing momentum of conservation efforts. Multiple species have been saved from extinction by habitat protections, breeding programs, and legal ...

Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth, with immense strength, thick skin, and powerful tusks. Few predators would dare challenge one. But in rare and often strategic circumstances, even ...

Humans have climbed to the top of the food chain by skillfully hunting, trapping, and fishing for other animals at scales that far exceed other predators, altering how the animals behave and earning ...

The Okaloosa darter was down to fewer than 10,000 fish in 1973. It took 50 years, but it's back and thriving in the only place in the world it lives.

T he wolves arrived in May of last year, just days after Paul Roen had driven his cattle back up to their summer pasture in ...

Experience the thrill of Arizona wildlife up close this February! Enjoy safari tours, action-packed animal shows, and unforgettable encounters with giraffes, zebras, and more.

State fish and game officials declared mountain lions in the Central Coast and Southern California threatened under the state’s endangered species act.

State officials have voted to permanently protect populations that prowl the coastal mountains between the Bay Area and the ...

From the iconic to the eccentric, here is a look at the most famous — and occasionally dangerous — celebrity animals to live among the rich and famous.