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 ...

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.

Stacker pulled data from the American Kennel Club to compare dog popularity rankings from 2004 and 2024; the 2024 popularity ...

A discovery in an English garden led to the first direct evidence that man fought beast to entertain the subjects of the ...

Bite marks discovered on the skeleton of a gladiator in Roman-era England suggest the man faced off with a lion in the arena, ...

A voice cast for Andy Serkis' new 'Animal Farm' movie features Seth Rogen, Kieran Culkin, Woody Harrelson, Glenn Close, and ...

Humans in Argentina may have survived 20,000 years ago by hunting giant armadillos, according to a recent study. This ...