The slobbering, trotting, howling, sniffing and tail-wagging encounter was the icing on the cake on our African trip after crossing off the “big five” that were the original motivation for our holiday ...

It’s hard to imagine today’s family dogs being bred for life-or-death encounters, but some breeds were originally developed to withstand encounters with lions. These were working dogs built for ...

Things took an even stranger turn when a spotted hyena started following the ragtag little group around. We'd often see the ...

Q: Can cats and dogs breed with each other? A: No. Their anatomy, physiology and breeding behaviors are too different.

When it comes to owning an exotic animal as a household pet, few states are as lenient as Texas. In fact, the Lone Star State ...

From childhood, we grow up reading stories and watching films that portray wild animals as friendly and lovable characters.

See how this resourceful elephant Mom saves her baby from dangerous sinking mud and learn about the challenges elephants face ...

Wild fringe-lipped bats spend just one-tenth of the night in flight, but they can precisely snatch a calling frog and nab ...

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS Enjoy trick shots, slam dunks, slick passing and more as this high-flying basketball spectacle hits ...

Angola’s vast highland wetlands feed rivers that deliver freshwater to millions. They just gained global recognition that could help keep it that way.

If the sound of far-flung escapes and close encounters with a humpback whale floats your boat, read on for some of the ...