A newly described fossil reveals that leeches are at least 200 million years older than scientists previously thought, and ...

Florida’s wild icons—from panthers to butterflies—are vanishing fast, caught in the crosshairs of development and climate change. Florida, a state synonymous with sunshine, beaches, and vibrant ...

It's been several decades since the unusual double-striped thick-knee bird was seen in Texas, making the 2025 sighting an ...

Discover how scientists in Brazil found out that a jaguar had made a record-breaking swim and learn what drove him to do it.

"When we confirmed the eggs were fertile without any contact with a male, our jaws hit the floor," a U.K. zoo director said ...

Picture perfect white moose out in the wild. Seeing just a regular ol’ moose out in nature is already an incredible experience. Bull moose can weigh up to 1,500 pounds and stand over six feet tall at ...

A central Maine man pleaded guilty Tuesday to a bizarre crime: trafficking the remains of rare animals from eastern Europe.

A group of whale-watchers in Mexico recently spotted a large group of Risso's dolphins, which are rare to see in the wild.

From India’s rare rose-ringed parakeet to flamingos across Africa, pink animals catch the eye with their unusual colours.

Historical records show a harbor porpoise swam several miles up the Napa River in 2007 — one of the first sightings in decades. Another was filmed in 2015, underscoring how rare it is to see the ...