Animals

Fossils of the underwater predator shed new light on biodiversity from the Cambrian period.

High-end accommodations for pooches are thriving in one of the world's most unequal countries. They have their defenders and their critics. Who's barking up the right tree?

Hundreds of thousands of Velella velella, more commonly known as by-the-wind-sailors, are drifting onto the coastline. Beachcombers say they look like "blue diamonds strewn across the beach."

On a warm night in late September, in arguably the most progressive area in the state, passersby in downtown Durham averted their eyes from a progressive protest.Six demonstrators held signs and handed out flyers. "Say no to animal abuse," one sign read. Another: "Your choice MATTERS. You can stop the VIOLENCE."

Feral hogs are a menace to farmers across the U.S., causing at least $2.5 billion in damage annually. There’s only one way to stop the damage: eradication — a difficult but doable option that's hampered when some property owners would rather see feral hog populations maintained to support recreational hunting.

Intriguing video of narwhals using their tusks to mess with fish has scientists speculating about what this behavior might mean.

The fired staffers were tasked with making sure medications given to animals work well and are safe.

The Puppy Bowl may look like lawless fun. But there are rules to the annual competition, now in its 21st year. Here's what to know as Team Ruff and Team Fluff hit the turf on Sunday.

A man who was arrested with over 100 dogs and equipment at his Georgia home got the maximum sentence last week. Prosecutors hope it sheds light on the prevalence of dogfighting, a felony in the U.S.

Trails can make the outdoors more accessible, letting folks walk among the trees and connect with each other. But some Union County residents — angered by unpermitted trail work in their neighborhoods — are seeking to block future trail work to reduce flooding and protect an endangered species.