From two new arrivals at the National Zoo to the latest push for better animal treatment, here's the animal news you need to ...

The American alligator is native to the swamps, streams, rivers, and lakes of the southeastern United States. These ancient animals aren’t usually aggressive, but they’re powerful apex predators, and ...

North Carolina has a vast array of habitats that are home to thousands of different animals.

What can you see at the beach? Sunsets, crashing waves, shells, sea turtles, and fleas. Wait, fleas? Yes, sand fleas are a thing, and most of us have spotted them hopping around the shoreline. They’re ...

While both are arachnids and spine chilling to behold, there are many differences between a male vs female black widow spider. You may not know just how many differences there are between them, and ...

As a dog owner, you may have noticed that your dog has five toes instead of four on its paws. But are dogs supposed to have four toes or five? Do all dogs have these extra toes? And if it’s only some ...

When most people think of venomous animals, the first things that come to mind are snakes, spiders, and insects. Admittedly, those are the most prevalent venom-carrying animals, but they are not by ...

Spiders make up one of the largest populations of invertebrates in Michigan. There are approximately 50,000 species of spiders in the world and Michigan is home to more than 500 species of them, ...

They’re peppy, playful, and stars of the dog park. They’re Bichon Frises! The curious little pups look a lot like Toy Poodles, but Bichon Frises are usually a bit more outgoing with strangers. They’re ...

Louisiana has the largest alligator population in the world. There are more than 2 million alligators in the wild and another 1 million that live on alligator farms. Florida has the second-largest ...

Yellowstone National Park is one of the most famous parks in the United States, but it isn’t usually known for its reptiles. Nevertheless, there are plenty of snakes that live in the park, with some ...