Most people who live or have spent time in the southeastern United States have encountered a cottonmouth snake. These highly ...

Some dog breeds are built like athletes, sporting lean muscle, strength, and raw power. Many of these breeds have worked alongside humans for ages, aiding in a wide variety of tasks like guarding ...

Wondering what owling is? Discover when to go, where to look, which owls you might see, and how to enjoy owling the right way.

Polar bears are changing at a genetic level in response to climate change. This is what it means for the rest of the Arctic.

The great raft spider, one of Europe’s largest native spiders, has made an extraordinary comeback after being on the brink of extinction.

Alaska’s hunting rules look different from those of other states, and for good reason. Alaska’s own constitution actually reserves fish and wildlife for what’s known as common use, but what does this ...

Laika was the first dog in the space but it took her life. Learn more about this heart-breaking story of animal testing.

Non-hunters tend to imagine legal hunting in a very different light compared to those familiar with this sport. If you’re unfamiliar with hunting, you may think all that’s involved is buying a license ...

Wolverines are fascinating animals, though frequently misunderstood in North America. These members of the weasel family are known for their strength, fierce resilience, and solitary nature. Often ...

Drones often capture footage of great whites and other sharks swimming in the shallows near beaches. Most sharks can be found in the upper sectors of the Earth’s oceans – but did you know that there ...

AZ Animals is a growing team of animals experts, researchers, farmers, conservationists, writers, editors, and -- of course - ...

A stranded octopus gets a helping hand back to the ocean and takes the time to "high five" the rescuer. What really happened?