When many mammals are sleeping during the winter, American beavers are actively courting, mating, and rearing offspring.

The list by World Atlas of the most dangerous animals in New Jersey includes coyotes, bears, bobcats and some you might not expect.

From the wetlands of the Chesapeake Bay to the forests farther inland, Maryland hosts an array of birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, and crustaceans. Several animals native to Maryland have been ...

Find out if a lion would be brave enough to tackle a hippo and watch this lion pride flee as a hippo emerges from the water.

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Coyote mating season is in full swing and the Isle of Palms Police Department is reminding residents and visitors of some ...

Recovering humpback whale populations are revealing a hidden shift: older males are increasingly outcompeting younger rivals to father calves.

Although they’ve adapted to almost any ocean condition, sea angels thrive in cold waters, so the cool of the ice rink will cause them no concern. Neither will dizziness or fatigue from repeatedly ...

When paddleboarding in the ocean, you never know what kind of animals you’ll encounter. But we’re guessing that getting a little push from a Southern right whale is likely not something you expect.

If you’ve been thinking your evening walks suddenly smell a little skunkier than usual, that’s because they probably do. But don’t worry—the increase in skunk activity is only seasonal, not an ...