Scientists uncover secret behind lemurs' unique trick
The Madagascan primates have a highly unusual way of competing for territory, and now we know how they do it.
Mystery as Florida zoo animal suddenly missing
Palm Beach Zoo staff believe that the animal was stolen out of its enclosure.
Bear eats duck family in front of kids in zoo video: 'train wreck'
Children filmed watching in horror as predator named Juniper hunts ducklings and gobbles up several in front of the young audience.
Cicada map shows states where broods have emerged
Trillions of noisy cicadas are beginning to emerge—with some people calling 911 due to the incessant noise.
Oregon man accused of killing nearly 18,000 salmon with bleach
The maximum fine for poaching Chinook salmon, protected under the Endangered Species Act, is $750 per fish, according to wildlife officials.
Shelter finds box with a note, opens it to find animal no one expected
The rescue contacted a local wildlife center for assistance with the baby animal.
"Alarm bells" as scientists discover threat to birds
"Nestlings exposed to noise rather than song were slower to grow and showed more severe signs of cellular damage," said researcher Mylene Mariette.
Warning as first American dolphin diagnosed with highly pathogenic bird flu
Scientists fear that bird flu "could be catastrophic" for marine mammals after discovering brain inflammation in the infected dolphin.
Man hears footsteps on roof, catches rarely seen animal on camera
A terrified Victor Flores installed several cameras to try to spot what was on the roof disturbing him at night.
Snakes and lizards are locked in an epic evolutionary battle
"Most large varanids or monitor lizards that prey on venomous snakes have inherited neurotoxin resistance," researcher Bryan Fry said.
You used to think like a mouse, brain study reveals
Scientists said mice are more purposeful in their actions than previously thought and learn similarly to how human babies do.
'Huge' cocaine levels make sea life high in popular beach bay
The drug has now been classed as an "emerging contaminant of concern" and may have been accumulating in Brazilian waters since the 1930s.
Great white shark's "gigantic" ancient relative revealed
The creature had the potential to reach up to 30 feet long, making it possibly the largest shark of this type ever to have lived.
Deadly 12-foot king cobra gets too close to people—so they take action
A single bite from a king cobra contains enough venom to kill 20 people.
Emotional chickens get red-faced too, study reveals
Research found chickens' faces turned scarlet red when they were having negative experiences such as being caught by a human.
Owls started hooting during the solar eclipse as if they were about to hunt
"Along the eclipse path, many people reported hearing barred owls spontaneously vocalizing as if it were dusk," researcher Andrew Farnsworth said.
Texas' ocelot wildcats more widespread than scientists thought
"This is the first time there's been confirmed evidence of an ocelot outside its range," expert Tom deMaar said.
Bats are going through a rare evolutionary phenomenon
"We may think of evolution as very slow process, but it can happen rapidly," researcher Tyrone Lavery said.
Video shows mountain lion cubs' dramatic rescue moments before dam opens
The two cubs were found huddled together in a spillway, at great risk of drowning and with no way to climb above the high walls.
Animal that disappeared 200 years ago spotted on side of the road
The species is one of the few animals that can kill a porcupine.
Earth Day success story: Wildlife crossings keep animals and people safe
Research shows crossings can reduce wildlife collisions by up to 90 percent, making highways safer for us and helping animals move to adapt to climate change.
Ferret once thought extinct has been cloned
Noreen and Antonia are clones of a ferret who was captured in the 1980s after the feared-extinct species was rediscovered.
Crocodile hunted as teenage boy found dead
The teen disappeared after a boat broke down in rough water conditions near Saibai Island, which is home to saltwater crocodiles.
Baby great white sharks are menacing California beaches
Scientists solved a long-standing mystery relating to great white sharks and where the young spend their time.
Elephant runs amok after escaping circus for third time
The elephant named Viola escaped from the Jordan World Circus on April 16 and proceeded to run across lanes of traffic in Montana.
Watching this video may make you less scared of snakes
A study found that people's attitudes changed towards snakes after watching videos that focused on enhancing empathy towards them.
Scientists reveal the songs birds sing in their dreams
This is the first time researchers have made a code of the nocturnal melodies birds sing to themselves while they are asleep.
Snake causes havoc on Japanese bullet train
The snake was discovered lurking on the train traveling between Nagoya and Tokyo, but luckily nobody was panicked or injured.
Snake bite at yoga session puts woman in hospital
The blunt-nosed viper bit the woman while she was about to step onto a meditation platform at her hotel, causing immediate pain.
'Unusual' Beaver deaths from tick-borne disease
Although the disease is known to kill rodents, this case was especially unusual as many beavers were found dead within a short space of time.