Mythic beings? Severe weather events? Apex predators? The Athletic asked zoologists, meteorologists who wins the "mascot ...

Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a species often seen as scary, ...

The animal kingdom is filled with creatures that can be surprisingly lethal. From tiny insects carrying deadly diseases to ...

These wetlands, these alligators … it has to have some kind of monetary value,” said George Melancon, alligator research ...

While most wild animals avoid humans, a small number of species are responsible for the majority of fatal attacks each year. Some are predators by nature, while others bite or kill out of defense, ...

Humans have contended with crocodiles for a really long time. The recent discovery of an ancient crocodilian species sporting ...

Florida firefighters jumped into action when a driver arrived at their station with a python hiding inside her vehicle ...

More than 3 million years ago, when our ancient ancestors embodied by the iconic Lucy were roaming the African landscape, they would have feared a big, bad crocodile with a prominent lump on its head, ...

When it comes to tackling invasive species in South Florida, it's not just about spotting and removing. A group of University ...