Most of us know to give bears a wide berth in the wild. But there are gentler wild animals, even prey, that can get very aggressive in the wrong situations.

Their fluffy fur enhances their cuteness, but it’s also a life-saving measure against the cold tundra of the Arctic Circle. So don’t let this newborn fool you–muskoxen are far tougher than they look!

It’s the sixth-oldest river on the North American continent. Discover the fish and animals that call the Ohio River home.

Nine-banded armadillos are expanding their range eastward across North Carolina, with sightings now reported in coastal ...

A starving dog found running down the beach has been rescued by a paramedic, and now has a second chance at life after ...

The rarer an animal, the higher its price tag climbs—turning survival into a deadly commodity. Our world is a tapestry woven ...

Few things are as thrilling as seeing a magnificent beast in its natural habitat, but some of the world's most beautiful ...

Roarke Brown, a charter boat captain since 1972 in this picturesque fishing village, remembers being able to tread out onto ...

Jellyfish are some of the most mysterious and beautiful creatures in the sea. They have no bones, no brains, and yet they’ve ...

The chorus of "trick or treat!" on Halloween is ubiquitous, but a century ago, the "trick" side was a lot more intense, ...

Halloween is here, and while ghosts and goblins may give you a fright, what’s truly scary is how many adorable cats and dogs ...

Under the watchful eyes of three intrepid seventh graders, local firefighters armed themselves with sheets of polka-dot ...