Animals
Meerkat Clans Perform War Dances to Scare Off Enemies
"We show that interactions between meerkat groups are never tolerant," researcher Mark Dyble said.
Watch Ice Skater Save Stranded Deer Family on a Frozen Lake
Ryan Peterson was skating at the Lake of the Woods near Kenora during his lunch break when he came across a family of white tail deer.
Three Seal Pups in Three Days Die After Beachgoers Won't Leave Them Alone
An English conservation group responded angrily to the news that three baby seals died after people refused to heed the warnings of experts who suggested they should not interact with the animals.
Watch Moment Bear Clambers on Top of Car Driving Down Busy California Road
A bear was spotted suddenly climbing onto the trunk of car on a roadway heading to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
Canadians Rescue Eagle Locked in Mortal Combat With Octopus
Workers at a fish farm in Canada captured shocking video of a bald eagle struggling with an octopus before they rescued the bird from the mollusk's clutches.
Starry Night Harlequin Toad Rediscovered After Being Lost to Science
Eighty of the 96 known harlequin toad species are considered endangered, critically endangered or extinct in the wild, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List.
Your Christmas Tree Could Be Hiding Hundreds of Praying Mantis Eggs
Some insects can find their way into your home by hitching a ride on Christmas trees.
Filmmaker Reveals Reality of Elephant Poaching in Candid New Documentary
New documentary "When Lambs Become Lions" follows elephant poachers and the rangers trying to stop them.
Scorpion on a United Airlines Plane Stings Passenger
The airline said that the passenger received medical treatment after the plane landed in Atlanta.
U.S. National Parks Under 'Deep and Immediate Threat' From Invasive Species
Invasive species are now a "huge" issue in national parks and the problem is "far, far worse now" than it was twenty years ago, researchers say.
These Female Fish Are Creating New Hybrids by Mating With Other Species
Scientists identified more than 40 new species of cichlid fish in Lake Mweru, East
How Animals Managed to Survive Mega Ice Age 700 Million Years Ago
Researchers find first direct evidence of a "glacial oxygen pump," which they say extended an essential lifeline to the simple life forms that inhabited the Earth at the time.
Harbor Porpoises Ingest So Much Poison Their Milk Is Toxic to Their Calves
Although polychlorinated biphenyls are now banned, they continue to harm animals' health.
Bear Blamed for Car Break-ins at Alaska Airport, Thousands in Damage Caused
Wildlife officials say that the break-ins were unusual because there were no smelly items, such as food or trash, in the cars.
An Old Snow Leopard in China Has Had Cataract Surgery in World First
According to the World Wide Fund for Nature, there are between around 4,000 and 6,600 snow leopards left in the wild across 12 countries in Central Asia.
Black Friday 2019 Pet Sales: Deals at Petco, Petsmart, Pet Supplies Plus
Pets can get in on the Black Friday 2019 sales with these animal-friendly deals from three major pet stores.
Trump's Animal Cruelty Act Praised as 'Historic Victory for Animal Welfare'
The new piece of legislation will allow law enforcement to prosecute people carrying out acts of cruelty against animals. Anyone who breaks the law will face a hefty fine and a jail sentence of up to 7 years.
Gay Penguins in Zoo Steal Egg in Attempt to Become Dads
A pair of gay male penguins have reportedly stolen the egg of a heterosexual penguin couple in order to become dads.
Hawaii Beaches Closed Following Multiple Shark Sightings
Beaches in Maui have been closed after several sharks were spotted on three occasions in two days.
PETA Calls Out Jason Momoa Over 'Sad Stunt' Involving a Bear
Animal rights organization PETA called out actor Jason Momoa for pulling a "sad stunt" that it said ignores the cruel treatment of captive animals used for television and film.
National Cat Day 2019: What to Buy to Help Felines in Need
A round-up of what to buy from charities and shelters, such as clothing and pet toys, to help cats this National Cat Day 2019.
PETA Wants Dictionary.com to Change Definition of 'Animal'
The animal rights organisation says one definition describing an "inhuman" person as "brutish or beastlike" is derogatory to animals.
Shark Attacks Tourist on Whale-Watching Trip, Bites Off Her Hands
A tourist off the coast of Tahiti was left severely injured following a rare shark attack in the region.
National Make a Dog's Day 2019: How to Help
What is National Make a Dog's Day? The history behind the campaign, how to get involved, and deals and offers on dog supplies.
How 'Underdog' Yellowstone Wolf Runt Became Alpha-male Pack Leader
"I saw that alpha females are the true leaders of the pack, not the big alpha males. Wolves have a matriarchal society and males seem to totally accept that, " expert Rick McIntyre said.
Florida Man Triumphantly Lifts Up 8-Foot Alligator After Wrestling Animal
Paul Bedard is the star of the Animal Planet show "Gator Boys."
California Legalizes Eating Roadkill
Motorists in the Golden State are now allowed to take home any deer, elk, pronghorn antelope or wild pig they hit with their cars and eat them.
Last Year's Extreme Snowfall Caused 'Reproductive Failure' in Arctic
Although poor reproduction rates have been known to affect individual species in the past, this is the first time such low reproductive rates have been seen at every stage of the ecosystem.
South African Woman Dies After Crocodile Attacks Her As She Crosses River
Mavis Mohlala was on her way to attend a church service when she was attacked by a crocodile. She died four days later.
Dog Missing for 14 Years Discovered Over 1000 Miles Away
A dog missing for 14 years was reunited with its owner after the shelter scanned the animal's microchip.