The Smithsonian’s National Zoo announces the death of Murphy, the Komodo dragon who was a crowd-pleaser for nearly 25 years.

Reptile Discovery Center staff at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s (NZCBI) campus in Washington, D.C., are mourning the loss of Murphy, a 26-year-old male Komodo ...

Meet the creatures that fight back with nature's most savage defenses. You'll find no mercy if you tangle with one of these ...

🐸🐛 Introducing the Black Mamba, whose bite, if untreated ... animal having a pool party — adorable! 🐘💦 Baby Komodo dragons are tree-climbing experts! They spend their early days ...

Recent research reveals that while over 45,000 spider bite cases are reported annually, less than 1% result in serious complications. Most spiders lack the physical capability to penetrate human ...

Dog bite cases involving Chihuahuas are surprising but real. These small dogs can be quick to bite humans or other animals if they feel threatened or mishandled. Their size makes it easy to overlook ...

Treating a bug bite or sting will usually relieve symptoms of pain, itching, swelling, and minor irritation. The first step is to better understand the type of insects common to North America and what ...

MONTEBELLO, QUE. - One of Canada’s “Dragons’ Den” stars is breathing fire at a former co-star over Canada’s approach to the Donald Trump White House. Arlene Dickinson, an investor who ...

Fleas, mites, and chiggers often bite humans. But they are not poisonous. It's sometimes hard to know which type of insect caused the bite, or if the rash is caused by poison ivy or other skin ...