The animals are legal for sport hunters to shoot, like deer or ducks. Last year, 3,327 wild pigs were reported killed by hunters in California, according to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.

When Mother Nature defies expectations, magical things can happen. Cross-species adoption—when one animal species takes in and raises a member of another species—represents one of the most fascinating ...

Powerful cougar roaring, showcasing its strength in a zoo environment. Captivating wildlife shot. Photo by Klub Boks When wolves and cougars detect each other in the wild, their initial reactions ...

The preferred fruits include figs, bananas, oil palm, and wild berries. They are also known to eat leaves, bark, pith, seeds, flowers, and sap, but that is mostly when fruit is scarce. On occasion, ...

And more in the latest Manitowoc outdoors report. You must have a license to conduct wildlife rehabilitation, and you should never try to care for a wild animal to protect their health and yours.

Take precautions around sick or dead wild birds, experts recommend. But you can keep your bird feeder up. Despite the spread in birds and other wild animals, scientists say the threat to the general ...

When traditional conservation fails, science is using “assisted evolution” to give vulnerable wildlife a chance.

I mean wild animals have teeth, they have talons.” That’s why the DNR has declared Monday, April 1 through Friday, April 5 Keep Wildlife Wild Week, a reminder to check in with the experts when ...

Though attacks on safari-goers are rare, these big cats have the capability to kill a person. Here’s how to avoid dangerous situations and spot the signs a lion is poised to attack.

What to do if you see a bison Top tips: Bison attacks are rare but they can be deadly. The animals can move at speeds of 30 miles per hour or more, hop over high fences, and are also strong swimmers.

A few sounds here and there will lure the animals in, while too many will scare them off. Downsides of Attracting Wild Turkeys to Your Yard Tracking turkeys can help you know where on your land they ...

Well-meaning humans can do more harm than good, especially when baby animals are involved. Here’s what to do—and what not to do—if you see a critter you think might be in trouble. ByDina ...