Hundreds of thousands of Velella velella, more commonly known as by-the-wind-sailors, are drifting onto the coastline.

These spiny or slimy ocean creatures display an astonishing diversity of appearances, behaviors and lifestyles—and many are ...

Fossils reveal that sebecids, long-extinct land predators, survived far longer in the Caribbean than previously thought, ...

Bird symbol of good luck according to folklore Slideshows ...

But for many animals, the world appears dramatically ... and features completely invisible to the human eye. From soaring birds that use UV vision to track prey across vast landscapes to insects that ...

Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses.

PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Sea Dogs clinched their third consecutive victory at Hadlock Field, defeating the Reading Fightin Phils 4-3. This win follows a challenging series of four straight ...

The owner of the retired K9 Bane, Ethan Huffstetler, along with his roommate, Payton Johnson, both Greene County Detention Center officers, have been arrested on charges of animal cruelty.

NEW YORK (AP) — A new carnivorous caterpillar that wears the remains of its prey has been dubbed the “bone collector.” The odd insect is only found on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.

Profits from each collar are donated to the North Kingstown Animal Shelter. To date, she's donated $2,500 and counting. “I go to the animal shelter and I see that the animals need this kind of ...