When Andrew Bardwell drives around the ranch he manages near Augusta, Montana, he keeps a rifle in the back seat of his pickup truck. Grizzly bears have started venturing into the property's thousands ...

Researchers are trying to understand why some wild species do better than others over time, as the environment changes.

A USDA program kills wild animals at the request of private livestock owners. NPR obtained exclusive documents to show how its employees manage wildlife. Plenty of federal agencies protect wildlife on ...

A sloth perches languidly on a branch in one of Costa Rica’s vast forest preserves. (Gabriella Chavez/WUFT News) LA FORTUNA, COSTA RICA — Near a lively stretch of Highway 142, one of Costa Rica’s ...

One visitor alleges near-fatal elephant encounter led to multiple surgeries. Meeting an exotic animal at a public attraction can fill us with wonder, but critics say that this can also be dangerous.

Despite legislative testimony saying it was unlikely to happen, some of Idaho's domestic elk farms have proven to be porous ...

When animals nod off, they're most vulnerable to sneaky predators. But despite the risks, the need for sleep is so strong ...

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Psychologists know that childhood trauma, or the experience of harmful or adverse events, can have lasting repercussions on the health and well-being of people well into adulthood. But while the ...

A wild animal attack left several playgoers injured in India. A jackal interrupted a play in Soron, India, and attacked several attendees, according to The Statesman. Eight people were taken to the ...

The populations of some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife have been bouncing back thanks to decades of conservation efforts. But activists are warning that climate change and human activity are ...