Kakapos, which are reclusive and flightless and can live as long as humans, are found only in New Zealand. They feed on the fruit of the rimu tree.

One reason for this may be something psychologists call the “mere-exposure effect.” In simple terms, we tend to like things that feel familiar. We see our own faces every day in mirrors and photos, so ...

A vet has named the dog breeds that are statistically healthier and less susceptible to illness.

A coyote attacked a woman’s small dog, then took off with it, leaving the dog in a dangerous spot — a busy road.

Conservationists are celebrating a first-time achievement that could play a major role in safeguarding the future of the exceedingly rare and reclusive Sierra Nevada red fox. The California Department ...

Kneading, which is often called “making biscuits,” is an extremely common cat behavior, albeit one that can be ...

Lovebug season is coming to Florida. Here's when to expect them, what we know about declining swarms, how to clean the pesky mating fly off your car.

Wood frogs are the first to emerge after a cold winter brumation to lay their eggs in vernal pools, safe from aquatic ...

Hissing cockroaches are some of the largest cockroaches in the world, and also have an intersting form of birth. Read here to ...

It's often easy to forget that wild animals occupied the land we live on well before humans started putting up houses. And ...

The warming world has disrupted the timing for plant and animal reproduction, and it's usually bad news for species that ...