A 99-million-year-old wasp species used a Venus flytrap-like abdomen to capture prey and may represent a new insect family, ...

These Arizona animals can harm or even kill a person with bites or stings. What to know about bark scorpions, black widows, Gila monsters and more.

Residents in several Western states are living in fear of a predator that has lost all fear of humans and is threatening the ...

Scientists have long thought that only one species of tick found in the United States, the lone star tick, could […] ...

Animal biotechnology is a branch of biotechnology in which molecular biology techniques are used to genetically engineer (i.e. modify the genome of) animals in order to improve their suitability ...

However, human emotions about animals can affect wildlife conservation efforts, so it is important to know where these fears come from. We’ve compiled a list of the most common animal phobias, as well ...

Of those 396 animals, under 25 of them are on the at-risk list. At-risk animals are pets who are at potential risk for euthanasia that are in urgent need of adoption, foster, or rescue assistance ...

Some journals are now treating species in this way. Figures: Under a new species heading, some journals list (a) only the major figure, some list (b) all figures (including maps, habitats and graphs), ...

What is similar between Asian green mussels, iguanas and lionfish? They are all invasive species in Florida you can eat. Here's what to know ...

Among the newly identified species is a pygmy pipehorse, a 4-centimeter (1.6-inch) master of camouflage found in Sodwana Bay, off the coast of South Africa in the Indian Ocean. It is the first ...

India, known for its rich biodiversity, designates official state animals to symbolise its ecological and cultural heritage. Each of the 28 states has a unique state animal, often chosen based on its ...