Hunched in a human-like pose, legs crossed, hands held together etched against a background of bright yellow and red, a captive orangutan poses for photos. It's a striking image and one that draws ...

Scientists worked with 12 years of data to come to the surprising conclusions that garter snakes actually form sex- and age-based social networks.

The world is full of fascinating species that for several years have eluded scientists. Here's a look at five species that were 'rediscovered' in 2023.

Nile crocodiles are tough animals capable of withstanding some abuse, but for one croc in Zambia's Kafue National Park an onslaught by 13 lions proved too much.

Divers exploring waters off the coast of Honduras came across a nurse shark with incredible, speckled skin caused by a genetic condition.

Mega-mammals like rhinos and buffaloes typically stay out of each other's way but that wasn't the case for one buffalo-brawling rhino in South Africa.

We could all use a laugh right now, so gear up for wild animals acting goofy. Here are the best entries so far in the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

Crypsis – the ability of creatures to avoid detection by either predator or prey – exists in nearly all areas of the animal kingdom. Here are 8 of our favourites. Merry Crypsis, everyone!

For the residents of the world’s most iconic desert, including tiny fennec foxes, it will take grit and perseverance to weather a challenging suite of threats.

Two recently released clips from separate nature docuseries showcase the jaguar's caiman-killing capabilities.

For all their menace and grandeur, mambas, like all snakes, are susceptible to attacks from predators – and Mozambique spitting cobras are particularly accomplished at this task.

Where the hunting grounds of apex carnivores like pumas, grizzlies and wolves overlap, there are definite winners and losers.