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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Black bear populations in the Florida Panhandle have grown nearly 12 percent annually, thanks to conservation efforts and legal protection.

If you’ve ever tried to keep something out with a fence, you know one determined animal can often thwart your best efforts. In parts of Australia, that animal is the wombat. Stocky, stubborn, and ...

For visitors to Point Reyes National Seashore in California, seeing a rare tule elk is one of the highlights of any visit. Endemic to California, there are fewer than 6,000 of these majestic elk ...

For thousands of years, scientists knew of two tiny marsupials in New Guinea only through fossils and local legend. Researchers had long considered these species extinct. However, a team recently ...