The power of a rattlesnake's venom to incapacitate its prey may depend on more than just its potency, or even the prey animal ...

There is a broad range of predators that eat snakes. This includes many birds that can drop down on the normally suspicious ...

Young tegus are emerald green with black markings and a tail that has yellow and black bands. Over several months and after ...

Louisiana has become home to numerous invasive species, some of them wreaking havoc on the state's environment. Here are the ...

Many huge animals went extinct surprisingly recently. When they died, their ecological role was lost with them.

Two cases of alpha-gal syndrome suggest that the lone star tick isn’t the only species in the United States capable of triggering an allergy to red meat.

Two Belgian teens, a Vietnamese and a Kenyan, have admitted to smuggling at least 5300 garden ants (siafu) worth Sh 1.2 million.

To combat one of Australia’s most troublesome species, researchers are developing hungry tadpoles that never grow up ...

Bowie, a three-month-old sloth bear cub, made her first public appearance at the Woodland Park Zoo this weekend.

From wallaby to pangolin, let's explore the fascinating world of rarely-seen creatures, some of whom are on the ...

Small piles of sawdust beneath your doors or hear light rustling in your walls are signs you may have a carpenter ant ...

When a toddler won't eat, parents may feel a little worried. It may help to know that selective eating and occasional dips in appetite are common and normal. Your child may simply be expressing a ...