Elephants have fascinated people for centuries, and the more scientists study them, the more impressive they seem. Their ...

The pursuit of fur steadily pushed the boundaries of North American settlement westward. The fur trade led to the ...

Dolphins enjoy one of the friendliest reputations in the animal world. Movies, aquariums, and viral clips often show them ...

The king cobra, second only to other venomous snakes, is seen in an aggressive fight with a mongoose who is not backing down!

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You already know the platypus is strange. It's the animal that lays eggs, has a duck bill, shoots venom from its ankles, and glows under blacklight for reasons no one can explain. In fact, when ...

At Opp’s 65th Rattlesnake Rodeo, volunteer handlers showcase live rattlers, share snakebite safety advice, and draw a record ...

Nineteen predators, a species once believed to be extinct, were released earlier this month.

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The term “buffalo” is often used broadly, but it typically refers to two distinct animals: the African buffalo (also known as ...

In the world of rattlesnakes, size records are usually dominated by heavyweights such as eastern and western diamondbacks, ...

The Pittsfield native revealed how Cape Cod whales helped her while giving the dreaded "talk" to her sons during an ...