The southern portion of the Mississippi River is famously associated with alligators. These ancient reptiles dominate the ...

Sharks in rivers sound like urban legend, yet bull sharks—one of the most aggressive marine predators—have been confirmed in the Mississippi River.

Some calm waters hide a shark that can leave the ocean and push deep into rivers, following routes most predators cannot. We trace how bull sharks survive the freshwater challenge, why juveniles treat ...

Sharks and alligators and bears, oh my! This was a wild year for Central Alabama, and these animals' antics definitely ...

When Oscar Ford felt a powerful pull on his fishing line, he had no idea it was a great white, leading him on a 35-minute ...

Sensible people might prefer to flee at torpedo speed from a great white shark, but there's one job in Australia that pays you to race towards the predators. And when you reach the big fish, you have ...

Bite force, a measure of the strength of an animal's bite, helps researchers understand a species' role in the ecosystem.

The Swiss tourist who miraculously survived an attack by a three-metre bull shark has returned home to be with his family ...

Shark-spotting drones will be deployed to unpatrolled surfing spots, while 200 “bite kits” will be sent to regional beaches, ...

The Geelong Advertiser encouraged beachgoers to "swim with a friend or family member, and avoid swimming after rain or at ...

Contra Costa County residents Peter and Corie Knights founded Wild Africa, a nonprofit organization aimed at protecting Africa’s animal populations.

From Slick City Action Park and OKANA's waterpark to children's museums and natural history, there's something for everyone.