From two new arrivals at the National Zoo to the latest push for better animal treatment, here's the animal news you need to ...

The longest great hammerhead shark measured at 20 feet, and the heaviest weighed a whopping 1280 pounds! Great hammerhead sharks prefer shallow waters and are usually found up to 262 feet deep.

We can study animals from all over the world thanks to science, but what about those that no longer exist? The list of extinct mammals could go on for ages, but each animal has a unique story. With ...

The American alligator is native to the swamps, streams, rivers, and lakes of the southeastern United States. These ancient animals aren’t usually aggressive, but they’re powerful apex predators, and ...

While both are arachnids and spine chilling to behold, there are many differences between a male vs female black widow spider. You may not know just how many differences there are between them, and ...

The last Bali tiger in the world died sometime in the 1950s. The subspecies wasn’t officially declared extinct until 2008 though. These tigers lived only on the island of Bali, in Indonesia. Males ...

This large stork is native to wetlands and riparian areas throughout Central and South America. They were considered “near threatened” in the 1980s due to overhunting, but their population has since ...

They’re peppy, playful, and stars of the dog park. They’re Bichon Frises! The curious little pups look a lot like Toy Poodles, but Bichon Frises are usually a bit more outgoing with strangers. They’re ...

Snakes are one of the earth’s creatures you either love or hate. Some are fascinated with their behavior and movements, while others run in fear at the sight (or sound). Regardless of your opinion on ...

Many men frown at getting their dogs neutered, but it is the best thing they can do for their health in the long run. ©jxpfeer/iStock via Getty Images One of the most health-conscious ways you can ...

When most people think of venomous animals, the first things that come to mind are snakes, spiders, and insects. Admittedly, those are the most prevalent venom-carrying animals, but they are not by ...