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The Cassowary Is the World's Most Dangerous Bird

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This exotic bird could seriously injure or kill a person or a dog in an instant with its deadly claws.

Humuhumunukunukuapua'a: A Long Name for a Little Fish

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Humuhumunukunukuapua'a, the colorful little fish with the craaaaazy long name, is Hawaii's state fish, but it wasn't always.

Piranha: Fish With a Vicious Reputation and Mixed Diet

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Piranhas are some of the most feared fish in the world, but is their reputation for ferocity a bit overblown?

7 Reasons a Cuttlefish May Be Smarter Than You

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A master of camouflage, the cuttlefish can count, gender-bend and use a hidden weapon to outsmart its enemies.

An Anteater's Tongue Can Be 2 Feet Long! Plus 7 Other Peculiar Anteater Facts

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The anteater has one of the strangest-looking noses in the animal kingdom and a tongue that reaches places never meant to see the light of day.

The Conch Is an Endangered Sea Snail That Needs Your Help

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Before collecting that conch shell, learn how over-harvesting for meat and souvenirs has endangered conch populations and what you can do to help their survival.

Asian Giant Hornets Are Now in the U.S. and That's Really Bad

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The deadly Asian giant hornet, the largest hornet in the world, was seen in the U.S. for the first time in 2019. It's nickname? The 'murder hornet.'

The Reclusive Gila Monster Packs a Venomous Punch

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The Gila monster is the most venomous lizard on U.S. soil. But despite the fact that its bite can be debilitating, its venom can also save lives.

Yakety-yak: 7 Fun Faks About Yaks

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While yaks share the bovine family tree with cows, they're a different species altogether. And, unlike cow dung, yak poop doesn't stink.

Brush Up on Parseltongue to Greet the New Salazar Slytherin Snake

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A new species of green pit viper found in India has been named after the founder of Harry Potter's Slytherin house.