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

North Carolina regulates exotic animals differently from many other states. Instead of relying on a single statewide law that clearly defines which exotic animals can or cannot be kept as pets, the ...

North Carolina had the fourth-most deadly animal attacks in the nation over a 26-year period, a study found.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Duke, the dog H657 is named after, was found chained up outside next to another dog that had died. (Photo: People for the Ethical ...

As warmer months bring increased wildlife activity in North Carolina, experts are sharing advice on how to safely handle encounters with local animals. "For a lot of wild animals, this is breeding ...

Southeastern North Carolina is home to a variety of wildlife, including venomous spiders like the black widow and brown recluse, though bites are rare. Snakes, including venomous species like ...