Animals

Confusion still pops up occasionally, like in the case of today’s subjects, possums and opossums. So what’s the story with these critters? Are they even separate animals and, if they are, what are the differences between them?

The Everglades is a water world — It’s the widest and slowest river in the United States. But in the heart of this great water body exist secret islands that have outsize importance for the cultural heritage of a people and for the biodiversity of this im...

What if I told you that 14 wolves changed the course of an entire ecosystem?

From quirky animals to the downright hilarious, these Weird Stories about some of the world’s critters and their names will have you screaming with laughter while learning a few new things at the same time.

68% of American families have a pet friend living with them. But why did humans start domesticating animals as pets and not livestock?

Gobi bears are solitary animals who roam the deserts, searching for water sources. Fewer than 40 are known to exist, but this little bear cub brings hope.

Watch who showed up on this wildlife trail camera.

It looks like a prehistoric shark that lost a tail in an epic battle and might seem to be the world's weirdest and most defenseless fish in the world. It can barely swim and has been described as a giant drifting all-you-can-eat buffet for predators. So,...

From tiger sharks chasing turtles in shallow waters to great whites breaching cages, these are some of the most awe-inspiring and heart-pounding shark encounters caught on camera.

They’re one of only two white bat species (other bats are brown or black), but Honduran white bats definitely take the crown for cuteness.

With their giant wingspans, flying foxes are the world's biggest bats. Australia's black flying foxes are a prime example, with wingspans up to six feet (two meters)!

Meet one of the most elusive creatures you will ever see in the wild - the Matschie’s Tree Kangaroo.

High school science teacher is brought two tiny, pink blobs from one of her students!

In the northeastern part of India, the greater adjutant stork has been considered an ill omen for generations, and the endangered bird has paid the price. Its breeding population here fell to just 115 birds by the 1990s.

It's tiiiiiime!!! Forever dubbed the Queen of Christmas, we all know that Mariah Carey's power grows stronger with every day we get closer to the holiday. This year, we decided to give her a litter of puppies to celebrate! Watch as Mariah attempts to answ...

Watch this baby chimp sit in this guy's lap while they fly to safety together ... and wait to see a rescued hyena becomes best friends with a very sweet dog.