Animals

Following the death of the cetacean in September, an investigation appears to be bringing this story to a close.

The story of Guam is set to become a future case study on the devastating impact of a single invasive species on an ecosystem.

Specially trained rodents are nearly ready to patrol ports, helping to combat species smuggling.

Dogs have been companions to humans for at least 17,000 years. During this time, they’ve evolved significantly. They're still evolving.

A Montana rancher pleaded guilty after cloning a protected species to create hybrids for hunting.

The so-called “Galapagos of the North,” one of the most biodiverse places in the world, is on high alert, and for good reason.

Getting the wrong species to control another can become a living hell.

The ambitious, $26-million plan can’t fail if the country wants to avoid making matters worse.

A chance encounter in the brackish waters of Mono Lake could have numerous implications for science and even modern medicine.

Nuclear testing and the diets of these mammals are to blame for their excessive radiation.

A study has just answered likely not very common question about hippos.

The Greenland shark is a unique animal on our planet, and studying it can provide important answers for humans.