Nature never ceases to amaze with its endless wonders and peculiar creations. Just when you think you've seen it all, the animal kingdom surprises us with something extraordinary. From striking ...

While our pet dog or lizard may qualify as one of the cutest animals in the world, there’s a broader spectrum of wildlife ...

42 Rare and Unique Exotic Pets You'll Want ASAP originally appeared on PetHelpful. Dogs and cats may be widely beloved, but some pet parents prefer to take a walk on the wild side. There's a whole ...

On our planet, there’s such an array of creatures. Of those, there’s a club of animals that start with "X." They live across different continents and can be found everywhere from the depths of ...

The Olympic Marmot is a meaningful symbol of Washington's identity, particularly in an era of rapid environmental change.

The identification of a key gene in monotremes has increased our understanding of why the stomachs of platypuses and echidnas are atypically small, non-acidic, and, in the instance of platypuses, lack ...

A shop sells nostalgic souvenirs, including a UK coat of arms, at the Portobello Road market in London. Jon Bower/Loop Images/Corbis Even though Scotland voted last week to remain a part of the United ...

National Geographic program features animal odd couples. Jan. 13, 2011— -- There are some friendships that defy explanation. One of nature's fiercest cats isn't supposed to fall for a ...

SYDNEY -- It has been described as Australia's Galapagos Islands and has long been a refuge for some of the country's most endangered creatures. But devastating wildfires over recent days have undone ...

When compared to regions that have been geographically isolated for extended periods of time or that have enormous rainforests, the United Kingdom has.

The San Francisco Zoo is mourning the loss of two unique animals after both were found to be deteriorating rapidly from ...