Just when a deer is losing a considerable amount of blood from unwanted ticks, certain birds step in and save the day. Bird species like the oxpecker land on deer, eat the ticks from their fur, and ...

The Abanda Caves in Gabon harbor a unique population of dwarf crocodiles that evolved distinct traits after being isolated for around 3,000 years. These cave-dwelling crocodiles adapt to life in ...

Hidden from the outside world for thousands of years, a unique population of crocodiles has adapted to their dark, isolated home. This article uncovers the secrets behind these fascinating creatures.

A report published earlier this year suggested that two hunters contracted Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, another fatal prion-related neurological disorder, after eating venison from deer infected ...

We change our behavior as winter sets in during January and February, and so do deer. But nature has equipped us to deal quite differently with cold, short daylight hours, cold temps, ice and snow.

“We know that people are eating them, and it is fully illegal. Our crocodiles are protected by law here. They are placed as an endangered species and that means you should not catch, harass ...

I’ve often said that the best deer rifle is the one you already own. That rifle, if not an actual treasure, has one quality that no other firearm can match — the experiences and memories it helped ...

I'm in Tasmania where the invasion of deer is at crisis point. Deer numbers are exploding and the local humans are struggling to agree on the best way forward. So, rather aptly, I'm entering a UFO ...

In addition to packing on some extra fur, deer also add on a little more weight in the winter. They do this by changing the foods they eat, adding more nuts and berries to their normally grass and ...

With sharp teeth, powerful jaws, and an impressive ability to swim and hunt, crocodiles truly make up a few of the world’s most dangerous animals. But what would you think of a crocodile that dwarfed ...

In recent decades, human populations have boomed in South Florida, and so have those of the threatened American crocodile ... prefer fresh water. The eat some of the same food as alligators ...