Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a species often seen as scary, bothersome or good only for their leathery skins.

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

Explore seven jelly creatures found off the Oregon coast, from Velella velella and moon jellies to giant lion’s mane, with graphics showing size, stings and other key facts.

Many insects live in fresh water, or close to the sea in salt marsh and beach habitats. There are also several species of water striders in the genus Halobates, which live on the ocean’s surface, far ...

We often assume every baby animal grows up with its mother nearby. In reality, that is not always how nature works.

Sea turtle nesting season has begun on Key Biscayne beaches, including Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Officials urge residents and visitors to help protect nests and hatchlings.

Discover Florida wildlife rescue centers where you can meet rescued animals up close, from manatees and seabirds to big cats and marine life.

Plan trips around real birthing seasons and accredited facilities for reliable baby-animal sightings—seal pups, turtle hatchlings, penguin chicks, pufflings, joeys, and more. Learn distance rules, ...

Southern right whales (Eubalaena australis) off Australia’s southern coast are having calves less often than they used to. A ...

Punch the monkey can't catch a break. Punch, a baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, went viral earlier in the week for dragging a stuffed orangutan around his enclosure. The baby monkey was ...

New research shows why some shelly critters flourished in the ocean’s harshest habitats — and others didn’t Jack Tamisiea Beds of Bathymodiolus mussels provide important habitat for other deep-sea ...

The San Diego Humane Society is asking the public to help stock its nurseries during the 16th annual virtual Wildlife Baby Shower. Thousands of vulnerable baby squirrels, raccoons, hummingbirds, ...