“Things like small mammals, hedgehogs, chinchillas, ferrets, those are all allowed in Illinois, and with reptiles, almost any nonvenomous species is allowed,” Teri Ross, executive director of Illinois ...

Simulations of Australopithecus hominins’ anatomy suggest that when they gave birth, they may have exerted tremendous pressure on their pelvic floors, putting them at risk of tearing ...

It's a well-known fact: the animal kingdom is as captivating as it is dangerous. While predators like tigers, sharks, and snakes dominate our imagination, they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Across ...

Learn why blue whale calves are prime orca targets and how their massive mothers use slipstreams, allies, and shockwaves to keep them alive.

The Harte Research Institute warned Texas beachgoers to give blue dragon sea slugs plenty of space, because, while the creatures are striking, they can deliver a painful sting ...

Rat and mouse baits are an everyday product. But these chemicals can persist in the tissues of rodents that eat them for months and poison native animals.

Researchers have discovered that hedgehogs can hear ultrasound, a surprising ability that could help protect them from cars. Since road traffic kills large numbers of hedgehogs, scientists believe ...

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

There’s has been no significant growth in crocodile numbers in the Top End in more than a decade. But that doesn’t mean ...

Rare blue dragon sea slugs are washing up on Texas beaches. Researchers warn the tiny creatures may be beautiful, but they can deliver a powerful sting.

All that to say, one unexpected move by a human, and that nice photo opportunity could be quickly ruined by 800 pounds of ...

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