Animal News & Articles

It's summertime, and both people and sharks are headed to North Carolina to soak up the tropical sun. One great white shark in particular, however, towers over the others en… Read More

By Tad Malone 5 days ago

Countless diseases and life-threatening pests have been eradicated worldwide. When what was once eradicated makes a comeback, though, there is cause for concern both for social and economic reasons. A… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 5 days ago

You've probably heard the saying, "It's raining cats and dogs," but what about sharks? Recently in Myrtle Beach, the forecast apparently called for something a little more toothy. A group… Read More

By Kellianne Matthews 5 days ago

A family vacation in Florida this week almost ended in tragedy after a girl was bitten by a shark. One moment, the waters were calm and pleasant when 9-year-old Leah… Read More

By Tad Malone 5 days ago

Koalas might appear to be all cuddly and sleepy, but these star Australian marsupials are full of interesting surprises. Slightly resembling teddy bears, these marsupials are tree-climbing mammals found typically… Read More

By Arnel Lawrence 5 days ago

Rabbits, aka bunnies, are instantly recognizable little creatures that many of us have welcomed into our lives as pets. However, there is a lot more to this animal than the… Read More

By Sharon Parry 5 days ago

Cicadas have started emerging and are expected to come in swarms in the next few weeks in North Carolina. While some cicadas are annual insects that emerge every year, periodical… Read More

By Sonny Haugen 5 days ago

It’s common for many people to forget about turkeys for most of the year until Thanksgiving comes around, but the fact is that wild and domesticated turkeys are among the… Read More

By Justin Zipprich 5 days ago

There are around 400,000 species of beetles on Earth, and they are a food source for countless animals. They have had to develop strategies to protect themselves from would-be predators,… Read More

By Sharon Parry 5 days ago

It may sound unbelievable, but reindeer eyes change from a blazing gold in the summer to a deep, dark blue in the winter. However, this isn't the kind of color… Read More

By Trina Julian Edwards 5 days ago

Monarch butterflies are amazing butterflies! The monarch butterfly is unique in its two-way migration pattern, traveling both north and south to spend the winter in warmer climates. One of the… Read More

By Sonny Haugen 6 days ago

With approximately 300,000 black bears in the United States, this species is the country’s most abundant bear, and their numbers are only increasing. Having suffered from severe overhunting in the… Read More

By Stephanie Manka 6 days ago

Early settlers saw devils as livestock threats and hunted them until they became protected in 1941. Tasmanian devils (Sarcophilus harrisii) might be small creatures, but their appetite and effect on… Read More

By Arnel Lawrence 6 days ago

Over 500 species of sharks exist in our oceans today, ranging from hammerheads (Sphyrnidae) to tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvieri). Sharks can differ in many ways, including diet, size, aggression, habitat,… Read More

By Jessica Lynn 6 days ago

In October 2019, Airbnb introduced 'Airbnb Animal Experience,' a category that allows guests and visitors to interact with animals and talk with expert hosts. This move highlights a shift toward… Read More

By Sonny Haugen 6 days ago

While predator attacks on pets are rare, as humans continue to encroach on their habitats, these attacks are becoming more common. Wild animals like bobcats, coyotes, foxes, hawks, and owls… Read More

By Kathryn Koehler 6 days ago

We know surprisingly little about the deep ocean or the strange creatures that live there. These unusual animals have evolved without sunlight and survive in complete darkness, resulting in many… Read More

By Kellianne Matthews 6 days ago

Pigeon poaching is a topic many outside New York City may not be familiar with. While pigeons live in nearly every city and town across the United States, it is… Read More

By Jessica Tucker 6 days ago

Asian giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia) are the largest social wasp in the world and have been given the dramatic name of ‘murder hornet’ in the media due to their ability… Read More

By Sharon Parry 7 days ago

The number of times I have walked into a spider web is pretty comical. At first, I saw them as a nuisance during my forest adventures, but upon a closer… Read More

By Arnel Lawrence 7 days ago

The well-known copperhead is often mistaken for lesser-known species of nonvenomous snakes. One common snake that is sometimes confused with the venomous copperhead is the similar-looking chicken snake (also known… Read More

By Jennifer Geer 7 days ago

Rabies is a well-known disease that causes fear and concern because once the symptoms start, it is inevitably fatal. The incident shown in this shocking YouTube clip will do nothing… Read More

By Sharon Parry 7 days ago

When a group of animals as large as buffalo decides to move, it is a good idea to get out of the way! This great footage was captured at Yellowstone… Read More

By Sharon Parry 7 days ago

You may think that you know everything there is to learn about kangaroos. But do you know what they eat, how fast they can hop, or which hand they favor?… Read More

By Justin Zipprich 7 days ago

Giraffes are known for their long, impressive tongues, but they have a cool set of teeth in their mouths as well. Even though giraffes are huge — they are the… Read More

By Sydni Ellis 1 week ago

It's the largest shark in the world and weighs as much as an F-15 fighter jet, but the whale shark is nothing to be afraid of. Whale sharks are filter… Read More

By Jennifer Geer 1 week ago