This has been quite the wild year in human evolution stories. Our relatives, living and extinct, got a lot of attention—from ...

Bite force, a measure of the strength of an animal's bite, helps researchers understand a species' role in the ecosystem.

Bite force, a measure of the strength of an animal's bite, helps researchers understand a species' role in the ecosystem.

A mountain lion is terrorizing a Monterey County neighborhood.

Just as slow and steady won the race between the tortoise and the hare, slow and deadly can also outwit the unwary. Many are ...

New research shows humans may have brought wolves to a remote island, fed them, and cared for them thousands of years ago.

Filmmaker Bertie Gregory's new documentary special captures the extreme challenges facing the world's fastest land animal.

This month, Florida allowed the first black bear hunt in 10 years after the last one was ended abruptly over too many killed.

When the sun goes down, some of the world’s most dangerous animals become active. From stealthy predators to silent hunters, ...

From sinking boats and feasting on shark livers to dining on whale tongue and tossing porpoises around for fun, orcas are ...

In 2025, animal and plant life continue to be threatened by a number of factors, including hunting, habitat loss or ...

From Santa’s reindeer and the Hanukkah armadillo to some very festive sea worms, our changing world is changing life for ...