Dec. 20, 2024 — New research reveals that right whales can survive for more than 130 years -- almost twice as long as previously ...

This week, Biden signed it into law. December 18, 2024 • This year, the animal kingdom was filled with triumph, loss and new discoveries. Here is a look at NPR's top animal stories of 2024.

A tract of swampy land once planned for a school in Southwest Ranches will now get a new life as a wildlife refuge and animal ...

Dec. 20, 2024 — Despite their reputation as buzzing nuisances, flies serve a critical role as some of the Earth's most prolific pollinators -- and new research suggests they are increasingly at ...

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Animal cruelty involves inflicting harm, injuring, or killing an animal. The cruelty can be intentional, such as kicking, burning, stabbing, beating, or shooting; or it can involve neglect, such as ...

We all had to make adjustments as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded – even zoo animals who were suddenly not seeing crowds of visitors pass by every single day. In a study published in 2022, researchers ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The capybara – a South American relative of the guinea pig -- is the latest in a long line of “it ...

The number of humans it kills each year. If you weren’t expecting that answer, then buckle up. We’re interested in learning about the world’s deadliest animals. These creatures come in all shapes and ...

Thailand is sending almost 1,000 highly endangered tortoises and lemurs home to Madagascar in a landmark victory against animal trafficking, with the first batch on its way on Saturday. The ...

It was generally agreed that the flood in Kooweerup would not have been so disastrous if not for the railway line embankment.

The number of humans it kills each year. If you weren’t expecting that answer, then buckle up. We’re interested in learning about the world’s deadliest animals. These creatures come in all shapes and ...