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A wildlife rehab center in Georgetown needs a new building to help critters. All Things Wild treated 5,000 animals from 166 ...

Researchers warn that increasingly realistic AI-generated wildlife videos may be reshaping public perceptions of wild species in unexpected ways. A new study highlights emerging risks for conservation ...

Rising heat and habitat loss force species to adapt. Learn how Asian elephants struggle to survive and the conservationists ...

Some years back, a Great Blue Heron dropped out of the sky and into our family’s garden. The bird did not move and it looked tired. When we cautiously entered the garden, it did not try to step away, ...

While large predators like lions and sharks are commonly feared, small animals like hippos, and scorpions cause more human deaths annually.

Ever imagined a wild animal trying to play tag with a human with no dangerous intent? Turns out, it’s not as rare as you’d ...

In the 1960s, growing demand for wild plant and animal products was driving certain species like elephants and tigers toward ...

If someone mentions criminal gangs, you might think of drug trafficking or financial crime. But one of the most persistent ...

In order to start a wild animal removal business, the proper business licenses and permits must first be obtained. At a minimum, a nuisance wildlife control permit will be required. However, in many ...

If you're an animal lover visiting Southern California, consider spending a couple of hours at this wildlife sanctuary nestled in the mountains.