Inside the growing scientific quest to understand what creatures with the extraordinary ability to defy the ravages of time can teach us about making human aging better.

It’s not a rare sight to see a dog, cat, or even a bunny at the Area Humane Society. But the organization gets calls about plenty of animals that they don’t take ...

When #MelaninMagicMaker Dr. Rae Wynn Grant appears on screen exploring forests, oceans, and remote ecosystems around the world, she is doing more than hosting a television show. She’s redesigning what ...

Spring is when many species are on the move looking for mates and securing territories for the breeding season. NCWRC provides helpful guidance for people when encountering wildlife during this ...

The tanuki, also known as the raccoon dog, is a small wild canine native to East Asia. Despite its raccoon-like appearance, genetic studies place it firmly within the dog family. One of its most ...

But new research published in Animal Behaviour suggests raccoons will try to solve problems even when they don’t expect a food reward for the work. The scientists describe the behavior as foraging for ...

In a new experiment, raccoons continued opening fresh doors and latches on a puzzle box even after they had claimed the food ...

Learn how to get rid of fleas in your yard, manage infestations, and protect your family and pets from these pesky parasites, both indoors and out.

Each spring, wildlife rescuers get pummeled with well-meaning people bringing in baby animals who appear lost but are really ...

Local wildlife organizations are sounding the alarm about a certain hunting technique in Connecticut. Body-gripping and ...

The South Carolina DPH says a raccoon found near West Creek and Beulah roads in Saluda County has tested positive for rabies.

South Carolina Department of Public Health confirms that a raccoon found near West Creek and Beulah roads in Leesville tested positive for rabies.