On July 9, 2015, a dead raccoon appeared on a Toronto sidewalk and, for reasons no one fully understood, four men from a ...

Ecuador's high court has ruled that wild animals possess the legal right to exist, develop their innate instincts, and be free from disproportionate cruelty, fear, and distress, reports Katie Surma ...

Forget safaris, there’s a new 'big five' to see in the wild. From pandas and kangaroos to whales and koalas, research ...

Have you ever seen a dog or cat nibble grass from the lawn? Many household pets, as well as birds, bees, lizards, elephants, and chimpanzees in the wild, sometimes eat things that cure their illnesses ...

When large and warty cane toads were first brought to Australia nearly 100 years ago, they had a simple mission: to gobble up beetles and other pests in the sugarcane fields. Today, though, the toads ...

Why can't we stop anthropomorphizing our animal friends and foes? Illustration by Emily Lankiewicz / Orca image from Christopher Michel via Wikimedia Commons under CC-BY 2.0 / Bird and dolphin via ...

North Carolina is making its largest ongoing investment yet in wildlife crossings, with state officials and advocates saying ...

They are also one of Africa's top predators. But a new study has revealed something unexpected. Scientists found that many ...

The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards annually showcases hilarious wildlife photos and videos, aiming to raise conservation awareness through humor. The competition highlights animals' natural ...