From venomous snakes to powerful predators, the world’s most dangerous wildlife exists across diverse landscapes. This article explores which country truly tops the list, comparing Australia, Africa, ...

Nonhuman primates remain legally obtainable in some U.S. jurisdictions through permits, loopholes, or weak statewide restrictions, even as many states bar them as pets. Because rules differ so widely, ...

Flowers may be beautiful and fragrant, but many common blooms contain natural plant toxins that can harm people and pets if ingested or handled without care.

Sharks are often imagined as massive, powerful predators cruising through open water, but not all sharks are great ...

Strong winds can make it feel a lot colder than the thermometer suggests. Protect yourself by covering exposed skin and sheltering inside.

Rare attacks helped brand the cassowary as deadly, but habitat loss and human activity now pose a far greater threat to the bird’s survival. A southern cassowary stands on a beach at Etty Bay in ...

Everyone knows by now that Florida has a problem with the invasive Burmese python. Wild Burmese pythons can pose some risk to humans, even those who aren't purposefully pursuing them. Traffic ...

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America’s wildlife is as extensive as its landscapes, offering a mix of beauty and danger. While you might not come across a lurking lion or massive crocs – which is a pretty common scenario in ...

Stanley is an associate professor and Richard and Rhoda Goldman distinguished chair in the biological sciences as well as faculty director for the Alliance for Global Health and Science at the ...

A Kansas professor says she has been placed on administrative leave after her social media posts shared in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination drew backlash. On Sept. 10, ...

The mosquito kills more people than any other creature in the world, according to the CDC. There are 51 types of mosquitoes in Massachusetts. The world’s deadliest creature is probably outside your ...