The Goliath birdeater ( Theraphosa blondi) is the world’s largest spider, with a leg span up to 30 cm (12 in). Its hairy, ...

Staff at a South Carolina animal shelter did a double-take when a “weird-looking dog” suddenly showed up in the kennels, ...

Not every animal gets the luck of the draw when it comes to looks. While some creatures get by with soft fur and wide eyes, others work with extra flaps, strange noses, or skin that looks half-melted.

If you think all moths are dull, brown, and boring, think again. Moths come in all kinds of bizarre shapes and eerie patterns, with many looking like they have flown straight out of a vivid dream — or ...

The internet is full of animal pictures that make us smile, but sometimes things take a strange turn. That’s where blursed images come in—photos that are both blessed and cursed at the same time. They ...

North American river otters have lived for a long time in Chesapeake Bay, yet relatively little is known about how their surroundings impact them. So what does daily life for river otters on the ...