Platypus swims in murky water; its distinctive flat bill and webbed feet are visible as it glides smoothly.

The new Icarus satellite is tracking signals hidden in animal behaviour – which could save the lives of cheetahs, rhinos and elephants.

The sun is shining; we didn’t get flattened by a meteor; let’s eat! We’re back with our monthly where-to-dine guide, sharing some of Greater Boston’s newest restaurants, as well as a few good reasons ...

The ranch itself is set on a peaceful property with plenty of space for the elephants to roam and live comfortably. It’s not ...

Gila woodpeckers are among the most charismatic residents, their zebra-striped backs and red caps making them easy to ...

Once you set illness and diet aside, the explanation that’s left is appetite. “Most dogs eat grass because it is a food they ...

Despite lacking intimidating weapons like horns, tusks, or antlers, zebras are among the most successful herbivore builds in the African savannah thanks to the incredible mobility and combat abilities ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A dramatic wildlife encounter unfolded in South Africa’s Kruger National Park when a group of buffalo suddenly charged at a pack ...

A new genetic test has revealed that most of the free-roaming canines in Australia, often labeled "wild dogs," carry a significant amount of dingo ancestry. A team of Adelaide University researchers ...

One minute your dog is sniffing happily through a spring walk. The next, they’ve dropped their nose to the ground and started mowing the lawn with their teeth. It happens every year as the grass ...

The DNR says you can expect a new type of patrol at boat launches this summer as the department hopes to combat the spread of ...