A rare painted river terrapin hatched at the Smithsonian National Zoo, giving conservationists hope for a turtle species ...

The tripod fish doesn’t swim much. Instead, it stands on three elongated fins, conserving energy while currents deliver food.

Anyone who's eyes have been bigger than their stomach will be impressed by this cormorant's resolve to swallow a huge fish!

DNA is a powerful conservation tool, allowing scientists to sample DNA from the environment and better protect the animal ...

In 2026, two tiny marsupials that were long written off as extinct were found alive in one of Earth's most remote and biodiverse regions.

Tule elk, once nearly extinct, are just one animal you'll see when you hike in Point Reyes National Seashore. Marine life is another.

Each March, gray whales begin one of the longest migrations on Earth, offering rare chances for shore watchers to spot them.

After wild macaques tossed stuffed toys into his enclosure, a Singapore Zoo Komodo dragon needed emergency surgery.

Scientists studying gray wolf populations near the Chernobyl nuclear site made a discovery that could have implications for human cancer research.

Discover how human whalers and killer whales teamed up to hunt on the Australian coast in what is known as the Law of the Tongue.

Alaskan lakes/rivers teem with grizzly bears, moose, seals, whales, sea otters, etc. But beware, know the dangerous ones!

Atlas moths are some of the most beautiful moths on earth, but that comes at a price. Discover why people pay top dollar for ...