Sharks rarely bite humans in the first place. And in a new study Friday, researchers have found that some of these bites are wholly defensive.

The Indian python faces extinction. Habitat loss and illegal trading are major threats. These snakes are also desired as ...

Bite marks from a large cat, likely a lion, found in a ancient skeleton are the “first physical evidence” that gladiators ...

A group of Brazilian researchers has, for the first time in the entire Atlantic Rainforest, estimated the population density ...

AI is reshaping countless aspects of life. But so far, its applications have focused mostly on our singular species, Homo ...

WASHINGTON— The Center for Biological Diversity today issued a report identifying 10 endangered animals at risk from the ...

What makes the Kermode bear so special, and how does it thrive despite its arresting white coat? Here's what scientists ...

Thinking about “friendly” animals often brings to mind adorable, snuggly creatures we’d love to pet, like puppies or kittens.