From metaphors for our behavior to demonstrations of our superior status, we use animals to help define ourselves.

Cane toads, aka bufo toads, in Florida secrete a toxin that can harm or even kill animals that lick, bite or eat them, including dogs and cats.

A large alligator nicknamed 'Godzilla' was caught on video dragging an enormous Burmese python through the water in the ...

Snakes are some of the most interesting creatures on the planet. With a variety of species, each with unique traits, snakes amaze us with their fascinating abilities and behaviors. One famous species ...

Each year, an estimated 24 billion pounds of plastic end up in oceans across the world. Unable to distinguish that trash from natural food sources, many marine animals end up ingesting it. While ...

Leather has been a staple of human fashion for millennia, but the fashion industry is increasingly embracing more sustainable alternatives. Traditional leather comes mainly from cows, and cattle ...

The Florida government is ridding the Everglades of invasive pythons by allowing fashion brans to turn them into luxury accessories. Inverse Leathers Shopping will now save the planet. Florida ...

The documentary, from filmmaker Xander Robin and Artists Equity, is about an initiative undertaken by the Florida government during which the general public competes in a contest to remove invasive ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday highlighted the state’s ongoing Everglades restoration efforts and removal of invasive Burmese pythons. At an appearance in Stuart, Florida, DeSantis ...

In Raise Animals you take on the role of a big game hunter travelling through exotic landscapes collecting exciting and even mythical animals to bring back to your farm, where you feed, tend to and ...

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Animal rights group PETA shared a touching tribute following the death of Diane Keaton. “Diane Keaton’s impact as a brilliant and talented actor is undeniable, but PETA will always remember her as a ...