Less than an hour’s drive from Belleville, visitors can explore the Endangered Wolf Center, which houses eight canid species, from a 2-pound Fennec fox named Daisy to the “rarest large carnivore” in ...

A farmer in South Africa kept a pet hippo for six years before the animal turned on him and mauled him to death ...

Marius Els raised Humphrey the hippo 'like a son' and even built a huge lake on his farm for the animal to swim in - but the ...

Even creatures that live underwater, like sharks, are known to have a strong sense of smell. Sharks can detect scents that ...

The world we share with countless species is growing smaller, and for some, it’s already too late. Over the past century, ...

On clear days, you can see for miles in every direction – a reminder of just how big the sky is in Kansas. Cottonwood Falls might be tiny, but it has a mighty presence in the Flint Hills region. The ...

Understand the unique features of animal footprints around the world, focusing on one representative animal from various ...

Some dogs are household names, but others aren't as well-known. If you're looking for a unique (and super lovable) companion, ...

A miniature dachshund survived in the wild for 529 days. Could your dog? Experts say it depends on these traits. A group of dogs greets their human family on a farm. In late April, a miniature ...

Katja Sutil was enjoying her visit to the San Diego Zoo’s gorilla enclosure when one of the massive apes suddenly charged ...

This book is termed an “easy reader,” but in truth, it is poetry. Lobel’s introduction to his beloved woodland pair, whose ...

As the world marks Fela Kuti's 87th posthumous birthday this week, Okayplayer and OkayAfrica celebrate the legendary musician's life and legacy with stories that explore his lasting impact on music, ...