South America is woven with stories of enchanting wildlife, a continent alive with creatures that appear almost mythical. From dazzling birds to peculiar reptiles, these 12 remarkable animals defy ...

"Most scorpions are likely capable of spraying venom. They just don't do it. This extreme behavioral response is only known ...

But this great migration was overwhelmingly one-sided: North American animals moved southward, while very few South Americans migrated north. (CN) — The Americas weren’t always attached. Millions of ...

Known for their bright colours and loud screeches, scarlet macaws are iconic animals in the tropical forests of Central and South America. The macaws are the largest parrots in the world and some ...

Denver Animal Protection is on patrol for animals that need help during an arctic blast that will create sub-zero temperatures. Kasia Kerridge road along to assist some in need puppies.

Lake Titicaca in South America, Sri Lanka’s Wet Zone and the Western Ghats of India. Rivers, lakes, streams and freshwater wetlands are a key habitat, supporting more than a tenth of all known species ...

The South America animals sleep for about 15 hours a day and move so slowly that algae grows on their fur. They move as little as 40m (130ft) a day and can spend up to a month digesting a meal.