A Hamburg man has decided to end his two year legal battle with New York State in which he sought the return of his pet ...

Appeals judges heard arguments on whether Alligator Alcatraz must halt over environmental concerns in the Everglades. A ...

On March 27, a couple in Okefenokee Swamp had to fight off a hungry alligator from eating their lunch by using an oar. As the alligator went to grab something on the ground, the husband hit ...

"Credible allegation" about 'the box' as a punishment prompted two U.S. Senators to start an investigation March 26. They ...

Hippos are among the most dangerous animals in Africa, despite being herbivores, due to their extreme territorial aggression ...

Crocodiles are among the most powerful predators on Earth, with a lineage that dates back over 200 million years. Built for ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a viral video that appears to show a popular ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Moo Deng (R), a female pygmy hippo who became a viral internet sensation, eats birthday cake with her mother at Thailand's Khao ...

Ranked featherweights clash when 11th-ranked Josh Emmett battles 14th-ranked Kevin Vallejos in the main event at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos on Saturday at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The ...

ABBEVILLE, La. — Jacob Sagrera unrolls an alligator skin and lays it flat on a metal table, brushing off flecks of salt. He holds it up to the light, looking for blemishes, and gives it a score. That ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — While people were busy obsessing over Mars and Moo Deng, the nameless hippopotamus of Hutto has been patiently waiting for its time to shine. Hutto and hippos go hand in hand, and now, ...

HUTTO, Texas — The beloved hippopotamus has long been a symbol of pride in Hutto, appearing throughout the city in front yards, businesses and public spaces. And yet, it does not have an official name ...