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 longest great hammerhead shark measured at 20 feet, and the heaviest weighed a whopping 1280 pounds! Great hammerhead sharks prefer shallow waters and are usually found up to 262 feet deep.

We can study animals from all over the world thanks to science, but what about those that no longer exist? The list of extinct mammals could go on for ages, but each animal has a unique story. With ...

The Earth is home to some amazing animals, and many of them are well-known. Everybody knows how quick cheetahs are, how big elephants can grow, and how adorable chipmunks can be. But there are 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 ...

A musk ox can reach up to 900 pounds.

It’s disgusting, but some creatures–an insect and two worms–lay eggs on and under human skin! The two worms are transmitted through fly bites, so bugs are the problem in all three instances. It’s ...

Some animals have more iconic appearances than others — like poison dart frogs, zebras, and cheetahs. Another member of this infamous family: a raccoon. With a bandit-like black mask around their eyes ...

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

When you think of sea animals with shells, you realize that many different animals in the seas and oceans carry their homes and protection from predators on their backs. The shell-wearing animals are ...

Most birds of prey are fast, large, and have sharp beaks and talons or all of the above. The wild birds on this list live in North America and have a reputation for being dangerous. Remember that most ...