Overtaking other large animals in terms of human casualties, hippos pose a silent threat to Africa despite their seemingly peaceful look. They are fierce opponents because of their territoriality and ...

Whether it's due to their predatory nature or their instinct for self-defense, these wild animals can pose a formidable ...

The keeping of exotic animals as pets in Estonia is unregulated, raising concerns among animal welfare advocates and ...

Authorities confirmed at least 25 deaths so far, with the toll expected to rise as fires continue to rage across parts of the city. Federal and local agencies, alongside firefighters, are working ...

Two months shy of the fifth anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a global pandemic, the US has recorded its first human ...

Yeats, wrote ruefully about his waning poetic powers in “The Circus Animal’s Desertion,” published in The Atlantic in January ...

A 60-year-old animal lover was beaten to death with a pipe on Christmas Eve while trying to save a dog that was being abused by a neighbor, witnesses said. Robert “Bobby” Cavanaugh ...

There is still a danger, however: a person in Louisiana recently became the first person in the country to die from H5N1. Louisiana health officials said the patient was over the age of 65 and had ...

Though rare, humans can contract bird flu. Last week, the first human bird flu death was reported in Louisiana. Pet owners and animal keepers should be aware of the risks of bird flu and its symptoms.

Jan. 19, 2025 — Ecologists have identified significant ecological risks associated with the release of hybrid groupers into Hong Kong's coastal waters, a practice ...

In the absence of such measures, release programs will likely result in negative outcomes, including animal death, human–wildlife conflict, and a loss of public support (9). Some might also suggest ...