As prolonged drought plagues the Horn of Africa, some people perceive animals as a threat to scarce resources, while other communities rally to protect the creatures.

Here’s a look at 10 of the world’s smallest animals that you can hold in your palm—and what makes each one a fascinating example of evolution on a miniature scale.

The pangolin is “the most trafficked mammal in the world” in large part for its scales, used in traditional Chinese medicine, and meat, according to the World Wildlife Fund.

Animals were used in World War I on a scale never before seen -- and never again repeated. Horses by the millions were put in service as cavalry mounts and beasts of burden, but they were not the ...

The world's deadliest animal kills about 725,000 people a year. Here's what you need to know about the predator and some tips for protecting yourself.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing added protections for seven species of pangolin under the Endangered Species Act. The pangolin is a small, nocturnal mammal covered in scales.

In order to determine which species pose significant threats to humans, World Atlas compiled a list of the 10 deadliest animals in Louisiana. Can you teach in Louisiana without being certified?

In order to determine which species pose significant threats to humans, World Atlas compiled a list of the 10 deadliest animals in Louisiana. Can you teach in Louisiana without being certified?