wild animals
Police Remove Lion Guarding House Opposite School
The lion was rescued by authorities after a petition was filed to the Lagos State Ministry of Environment in Nigeria.
EPA Reauthorizes Controversial 'Cyanide Bombs' for Killing Wild Animals
The devices use bait to lure wildlife before releasing deadly sodium cyanide into the mouth of any animal that takes a bite.
Man Survives Brutal Bear Attack by Stabbing It in the Neck With Knife
"It was so much pain and weirdness, I could feel the hot blood. I'm being rag-dolled, suspended by my flank by a bear carrying me, Colin Dowler said.
Man Filmed Illegally Petting Yellowstone Bison: 'No, No, No, Don't Do It'
The encounter is just the latest example of Yellowstone visitors placing themselves and others in danger by getting too close to bison in the park.
Canadian Woman Scares Off Cougar By Blasting Metallica
"I thought it was the noisiest thing on my phone that would probably scare it," the woman said.
Circus Tigers Turn on Trainer, Maul Him to Death Despite Rescue Attempts
More than 100 people tried to save Ettore Weber, who died during a rehearsal at an Italian circus Thursday evening.
Speeding Driver Hits Elephant, Gets Crushed to Death
Two people are killed by elephants on average each year in the area around the national park located in Thailand.
Maya Routinely Captured Jaguars and Pumas for Sacrifice
Wild animals played a significant role in ancient Mesoamerican culture.
Dolphins' Teeth Removed To Make Tourists Safer
A disturbing new report shines a light on animal cruelty in the tourist entertainment industry.
Animals Don't Need Humans to Become Domestic: Study
Turns out, animals need us for even less than we realized.
Monkeys in Florida Could Spread Dangerous Herpes
Herpes B infections are rare in humans but can be deadly.
Leopard That Injured Six at Indian School Escapes
Park officials are rushing to find the animal, which may have made it to a neighboring national park.
Tbilisi Flooding Sets Zoo Animals on the Loose
At least 12 people have been killed; authorities search for lions, tigers and bears.