A rare toad changed the fate of a river by becoming the first amphibian to halt a hydroelectric dam. It's now in trouble.

Great apes are humans' closest relatives in the animal kingdom. As much as 98.8% of their DNA is shared, but while the number ...

Aryeetey has opened up about the rare condition which makes him “too powerful” – but could put him at risk of more injuries.

A number of 2025 movies and shows tried to convey this idea from new perspectives, in exaggerated fictional versions of the ...

Alexis Aldair Chavez was a member of a criminal organization that targets young girls online, according to federal court ...

When animals nod off, they're most vulnerable to sneaky predators. But despite the risks, the need for sleep is so strong ...

Dillon Harris was enjoying a day off with his family last week, celebrating his son’s 5th birthday. The family of four had ...

A stranded octopus gets a helping hand back to the ocean and takes the time to "high five" the rescuer. What really happened?

The Justice Department has embarked on a monthslong effort to prosecute people accused of assaulting federal officers during protests of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

Climate change isn’t some abstract future problem. It is happening in the now and rapidly destroying the ecosystem. Here’s how it’s changing animal habitats.

Shelter director Laura Selvaggio Burban told Newsweek Freedom helped save other animals from "horrific fates." ...