These animals have evolved a suite of clever strategies to keep out of harm’s way. The 10 snakes faced a tough predicament.

Critters consuming species that contain deadly toxins have evolved a suite of clever strategies to keep out of harm’s way ...

Isle Royale National Park's remote location in Lake Superior dramatically impacts the kinds of animals you'll find there.

Nature's deadliest creatures employ distinct defense mechanisms. Venomous animals inject toxins through bites or stings, like cobras and jellyfish. Po ...

There are six species of venomous snakes in North Carolina, each with unique features and interesting behaviors.

In captivity the frogs don't produce the toxins which originate from the insect food the frogs eat.

From amphibians that control mosquitoes to insects that aid in decomposition, who knew there were helpful tenants taking up ...

Among the most popular books of the time, bestiaries were filled with real and mythical animals and their lore, the protagonists of intriguing stories symbolizing human virtues and faults.

Animals across the globe employ a remarkable survival trick called thanatosis, or tonic immobility. This involves feigning ...

Thought to be extinct in the wild, the Spix Macaw currently exists in captivity with their numbers in the dismally low 60 to ...

There are busy days when all Crandall finds the time to eat at breakfast is instant pudding — butterscotch. That’s because sometimes, he needs pudding instantly. But when he’s feeling “Jeopardy” smart ...