Most people who live or have spent time in the southeastern United States have encountered a cottonmouth snake. These highly ...

Wondering what owling is? Discover when to go, where to look, which owls you might see, and how to enjoy owling the right way.

Polar bears are changing at a genetic level in response to climate change. This is what it means for the rest of the Arctic.

The great raft spider, one of Europe’s largest native spiders, has made an extraordinary comeback after being on the brink of extinction.

Laika was the first dog in the space but it took her life. Learn more about this heart-breaking story of animal testing.

A viral video of a man’s painful porcupine encounter becomes a lesson in wildlife behavior and safety. Learn how porcupine quills work, why handling wild animals is dangerous, and what this accidental ...

Wolverines are fascinating animals, though frequently misunderstood in North America. These members of the weasel family are known for their strength, fierce resilience, and solitary nature. Often ...

Drones often capture footage of great whites and other sharks swimming in the shallows near beaches. Most sharks can be found in the upper sectors of the Earth’s oceans – but did you know that there ...

AZ Animals is a growing team of animals experts, researchers, farmers, conservationists, writers, editors, and -- of course - ...

A stranded octopus gets a helping hand back to the ocean and takes the time to "high five" the rescuer. What really happened?

Three countries have laws going into effect that greatly benefit domestic pets, and some of the consequences for breaking ...

Water snakes are near the top of the food chain in their fresh-water habitats – unless they happen to share their space with ...