Meet the leech, the misunderstood hero of aquatic ecosystems all over the world, who does not always suck blood!

From October 12-18, celebrate your vet techs (and the tasks they do behind the scenes!) during National Veterinary Technician Week.

A new study seems to further the "drunken monkey" hypothesis that says chimpanzees are drawn to fermented fruits with alcohol ...

Despite myths that cast them as villains, bats are essential to healthy ecosystems and deserve protection, not panic. The phrase “man-eating shark” has been used so much that it’s become a cliche. But ...

Believe it or not, several animal species can live to well over a century—and some to five! Do they hold the secret to longer ...

Squirrel boxes are gaining popularity and with them, the vulnerable lives of many can being protected in your own backyard.

Palmetto Island State Park is full of wildlife, if you know when and where to look. We created a guide to the most iconic animals.

Congaree National Park was once one of the least-visited parks on the East Coast, despite its diverse wildlife.

How do leeches find their hosts? We explore how leeches sense heat, chemicals, and movements in their environments.

The gray-headed bushshrike launches a ferocious attack against a venomous boomslang snake in sub-Saharan Africa.

Did you know that autumn is spider mating season? Here's how male spiders find their female mates during fall.

Survival of the fittest is how many of Earth’s animal species have endured. Today’s video from A-Z-Animals takes a closer ...