Sharks: The Ocean's Most Misunderstood Predators Thanks to decades of Hollywood terror, sharks have earned one of the most ...

While large predators like lions and sharks are commonly feared, small animals like hippos, and scorpions cause more human deaths annually.

When people think about deadly animals, their minds usually go straight to teeth and claws. But throughout North America, fatal encounters often stem from reasons that go beyond the usual teeth and ...

North America is home to an incredible variety of wildlife—but some species are far more dangerous than others. In this gripping video from A-Z Animals, discover the 10 most deadly animals in the ...

Anyone seeking a face-to-face encounter with the world's most dangerous animals might want to think twice about their life choices—or book a ticket to one of these heavily secured wildlife parks.

One of the most famous hominid fossils is the skull of a 3-year-old child found in Taung, South Africa. The child lived about three million to two million years ago. The skull has holes punched into ...

Two of the most dangerous animals in the world can be found in Vermont. The Green Mountain State may no longer be home to catamounts (for now), but there are other potentially dangerous animals to ...

Forget about complaining over gnats and mosquitoes — Arizona is home to some of the most venomous creatures on the planet. If you want to be precise, know that venomous creatures inject toxins through ...

Scientists have discovered 20 previously unknown viruses in bats from China’s Yunnan province, including two closely related to the deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses, raising fresh concerns about the ...