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

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

The United States is a large country with diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife – so it stands to reason that some of that ...

The manatee (Trichechus) is an herbivore that is not aggressive and doesn't prey on other species. A manatee is a peaceful beast that spends much of the day sleeping and swimming lazily. Inconsistent ...

Appearances can be deceiving in the animal kingdom. Some of the most charming creatures harbor hidden dangers beneath their ...

Researchers found genetic differences that likely resulted from humans killing aggressive bears, leaving docile individuals ...

Every animal with a brain needs sleep—and even a few without a brain do, too. Humans sleep, birds sleep, whales sleep and ...

This story was updated after the Raleigh City Council’s final vote July 5, 2022. The Raleigh City Council approved new rules outlawing “dangerous wild animals” nearly one year after a venomous zebra ...

Want to get an exotic pet or give one as a Christmas gift? Know what creatures Mississippi state law defines as wild or dangerous animals ...