A new scientific technique can reveal if an animal has been taken from the wild, exposing the illegal wildlife trade.

The vaquita, found in the northern Gulf of California, is the most endangered marine mammal species in the world. Illegal fishing is to blame.

Conservationists are hoping to strengthen regulations at a wildlife trade conference on birds, reptiles and other animals ...

Lukas Schindler, 26, and Livia Mühlheim, 25 were swimming together north of Sydney, Australia when they were attacked ...

A look at 10 of the world’s most shy animals, from elusive forest dwellers to secretive ocean giants, each known for avoiding humans and remaining rarely seen.

LIMESTONE, Tenn. ( WJHL) — Kipekee, a rare spotless giraffe born at a Tennessee zoo, has died. She turned two years old on ...

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, located near Great Yarmouth, added a Sumatran Tiger to its animals earlier this year. Raja, the tiger, arrived at Thrigby in July, following the death of Kuba, a ...

A rabid bat was found in San Mateo, California. There's a low risk of rabies, but health officials are still urging caution.

Coming face-to-face with a wild animal could be surprising, nerve-wracking, or even scary, but sometimes it can be adorable too. One Colorado explorer learned this first-hand on November 7 in the town ...

Hamsters are one of the smallest pets you can find. Many believe this is why they're such great pets for children, but anyone who's raised a hamster knows that they require attention, space, and ...

There are approximately 1.9 million described animal species, and only 6,700 of them are mammals. That’s only about a third of one percent, yet the term animal is sometimes erroneously used as a ...

Some dogs are cute, and then there are dogs who look like they were handcrafted in a toy shop. This rare little Biewer Terrier puppy has the softest fur, the sweetest face, and markings so unique, he ...