The tiny 'backward' brain of an ancient sea creature hints that spider ancestors might have gotten their start in the ocean.

The platypus is one of the most mysterious members of the animal world. Even in the 21st century, there is still so much we ...

Water moccasins stand their ground—but do they actually chase people? Learn the facts behind this misunderstood snake.

The softening agents affect small aquatic animals, such as daphnia, in streams, lakes, and rivers in a way that makes it difficult for them to find food, ultimately leading to their death ...

New research reveals that softening agents in personal care products like shampoo and conditioner, previously thought harmless, are toxic to small aquatic animals. These positively charged ...

Snail hibernation, scientifically known as estivation or dormancy, is a fascinating survival mechanism that allows these mollusks to endure unfavorable environmental conditions. Unlike mammals that ...

Aquatic snail species display their own unique hibernation patterns. Freshwater snails may burrow into mud at the bottom of ponds when water temperatures drop too low, while some marine snails migrate ...

KHON2 spoke with the HDOA to learn more about how illegal animals make it into Hawaii in the first place, even with inspections in place.

Here are 11 great places to see animals in South Carolina this summer: Alligator Adventure. Myrtle Beach’s Alligator Adventure is one of the largest facilities for reptile life in the world!

A new study suggests the platypus and echidna — the only egg-laying mammals — had a water-dwelling ancestor. The finding could upend what’s known of their evolution.

Big events like A La Carte at the Zoo and Wild Lights bring lots of activity to the zoo, so staff take animal needs into consideration when planning.