animals

Not an expected trip for a homing pigeon

The community's Purple Urchin Festival may be summer's best food fest

There are serious ethical implications when it comes to being sexually attracted to animals. But is it possible to explore this fetish in a healthy way?

"The reality is that it's a bit of an antiquated product," says chef Robert Shaner, "but it’s so incredibly delicious."

Another threat to global biodiversity: online sales of arachnids

A particularly unsettling invasive species

Citizens for Los Angeles Wildlife protect native animals and their habitats

There's video evidence, and it's not pretty

Not even a giant predatory snake is safe from the forces of dolphin horn

Once destined to disappear, they’re now considered a national treasure. Here’s how to visit (and support) them.

An especially challenging type of research

How do you study something you can't touch?

The strange world of yellow-bellied marmots

It's more alarming than it sounds

Results are good so far

It's been a rough couple of years for them

Could your next pet be feathered?

One scientist has speculated the photo is of a toy

Sending your pet down the conveyor belt is not going to save you any time

Golden retrievers don’t even crack the top five

They're here and they're hungry

It's an unexpected phenomenon

It may be the largest ever recorded

Greenland sharks aren't the only long-lived animals to keep an eye on

Because Florida

It's a big deal for an endangered species

It turns out the original summer blockbuster had a big impact on shark populations

No, this isn't the beginning of a disaster movie

The circumstances under which "Tiger King" happened aren't likely to repeat

Our travel correspondent recounts his expedition through East Africa, which you can replicate, where he sought out our great ape cousins

Earlier this week, the rare reptile was found in a suitcase, wrapped in plastic, in an airport in Germany

And one has been on display in a museum for decades