The African wild dog, also known as the painted wolf or Lycaon pictus, is a remarkable creature that roams the grasslands and woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa. Known for its striking coat of mottled ...

Studies determine how prey density affects African wild dogs and lions. Two recently published studies by a Montana State University ecologist reveal new findings about the relationship between ...

African lions are being poached in large numbers across Africa. If this does not stop soon, the continent may lose its big ...

Large wild mammals—from elephants to antelopes—are already struggling to cope with global warming. Now new research shows that even the small creatures adapted to harsh, arid landscapes may be ...

WASHINGTON — African elephants call each other and respond to individual names — something that few wild animals do, according to new research published Monday. The names are one part of elephants’ ...

A mother’s love knows no bounds — or species. A Golden Retriever named Kassy has been raising a pack of endangered African wild dog pups alongside her own babies inside an Indiana zoo, stepping up ...

Since we were children, we’ve loved learning about the fascinating large wildcats, like lions and tigers. They were all enormous compared to our cat at home and had gigantic teeth, which naturally ...

PHOENIX — Guests at the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park (WWZ) in the West Valley will be able to see some new animals on their next visit, including one species that can’t be found at any ...

The Lion King got one thing right: love is in the air on the savanna. From the birds perched in the trees to the foxes curled in their den, plenty of these grassland creatures are monogamous and mate ...