Many animals known today through memes have complex behaviors rarely shown in viral clips. This wildlife feature revisits familiar internet-famous species and places them back into their natural and ...

On Saturday afternoon, May 1, as you raise your mint julep to toast the Kentucky Derby, make a few extra clinks to honor past stars of the famous race, those Thoroughbred horses who once whipped ...

Chicago loves a good animal story. Whether it’s the discovery of a massive snapping turtle nicknamed Chonkasaurus, or pondering the lifespan of an Australian lungfish named Granddad, who arrived at ...

Rescue pets have a way of stealing the spotlight. Their stories remind us how adoption can change everything. This article lists 15 rescue animals who went viral, found fame, and made their way into ...

Animals that migrate: Every year, as the days shorten and the temperature drops, billions of animals that migrate embark on one of nature's greatest spectacles: the winter migration. This massive ...

From arms to tails, some creatures can literally heal themselves in ways humans cannot. Here are five fascinating examples.