The quest to save the axolotl — the frilly faced, critically endangered amphibian whose quirky looks and otherworldly vibe have endeared it to fans globally — centers on a lake in Mexico City. Lake ...

Survival in the wild isn’t just about strength or speed. Some animals rely on methods that are so unexpected that they seem almost unreal.

To the editor: If Zoe Rosenberg achieved her mission of releasing every poultry chicken from captivity, she would fail at her goal of making “every animal … safe and happy, free” (“An animal rights ...

Jackrabbits are not really rabbits at all. Instead, they are hares. These hares, with their long back legs and large ears, have a massive appetite and can eat up to one pound of food in a day. This ...

Ari Shapiro has been one of the hosts of All Things Considered, NPR's flagship afternoon newsmagazine, since 2015. He has been a question on Jeopardy and an answer in the New York Times crossword ...

Seconds after wading into murky water, it happens. Bear Grylls feels the weight of a boa constrictor as it curls around his neck. It’s not long before he feels out of breath. Even worse, he can’t ...

It can be hard for a bird with a broken wing, an orphaned baby squirrel or a sick opossum to survive in the wild. But there are wildlife rehabilitation centers such as the Schuylkill Center or ...

From bundled-up raccoons and doe-eyed deer to sharp-eyed hybrid wolves, it’s a menagerie of animals at the Wild Things Freedom Center.

A hilarious video of a cat owner showcasing a list of reasons why their tabby cat named Milo would not “survive in the wild” has left the internet in stitches. On November 27, 2024, the feline’s owner ...