With their mischievous little hands and masked faces, raccoons are quite fascinating mammals to some. Perhaps you’ve wondered ...

While eastern wolves require woodlands, coyotes evolved in the open Great Plains of the western U.S. and Canada. Far more adaptable than their close cousin the wolf, coyotes expanded eastward as the ...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has been approver to buy a historic property that would become the first state park in Wicomico County.

The heaviest wild Florida panther ever recorded in the state has been caught by research scientists—who discovered it weighed 166 pounds. The Florida panther is a type of cougar or mountain lion, ...

The sewer systems of Florida are teeming with an “abundance” of alligators, racoons, and a dozen other animals using the ...

In the new Driven to Discover podcast, architect Joyce Hwang discusses her work incorporating habitats for animals into human ...

Get fit and make new friends with the Red Hot Chili Steppers walking club. All ages and skill levels are welcome for this program, which is hosted by Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation and Culture ...

Officials are investigating a frightening incident that left a family shaken and a young child injured after a raccoon's ...

Make sure children and small pets are always supervised outside. Concerned Universal Studios visitors share video of ...

Despite a shy Texas critter's attempt to avoid contact with humans, it recently ended up closer to a person than most of its species would ever endeavor. On Friday afternoon, Stephanie Bartusov ...

The exotic-pet business is a lucrative industry, one that’s drawn criticism from animal welfare advocates ... from Asia), a potbellied pig, a raccoon-like kinkajou called Kiwi, and a dog named ...

Though sightings in Colorado are rare, these animals are crucial to the ecosystem as they help control populations of small ...