From an elusive jaguar to an industrious beaver, photographers captured iconic animal moments around the world.

Known to science as Iguana delicatissima (as in Latin for “most delicate”, not delicatessen, you hungry hungry humans), ...

Honey badgers are not actually named for their love of honey, in fact, they raid bee hives to loot the delicious, ...

During the summer months, the voles are largely solitary. However, throughout the long, harsh winters, they form small ...

Dolphin study links strong male friendships to slower biological aging. Research tracked 38 dolphins using DNA to measure ...

The herd feels symbolic, too, because in 1927, there were only 54 European bison left on the planet, all of them in zoos, ...

I couldn't believe what a deer struck by a car managed to do. This dramatic event offers a reminder for all drivers.

Some wayward tourists came extra-close to a bull elk at Yellowstone National Park — and bragged about it in an oblivious ...

A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other ...

Minnesota Wild' Jesper Wallstedt (30) makes the save on Edmonton Oilers' Curtis Lazar (20) during second period NHL action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

EDMONTON --Jesper Wallstedt made 33 saves for his fourth shutout in the past six starts, and the Minnesota Wild extended their point streak to 12 games with a 1-0 win against the Edmonton Oilers at ...

All animals need sleep. When humans or animals don't get enough, it can lead to trouble paying attention, irritability, and other ill effects. And yet, researchers reporting in the journal Current ...