The infamous unlicensed owner of a traveling animal show was busted in a bizarre roadside encounter on Long Island last week ...

Human-wildlife conflicts are surging in parts of southern India, according to the Hindu — and experts say shrinking forest habitats and booming wildlife populations are driving animals into closer ...

Despite being widely called the “King of the Jungle,” lions rarely live in jungles. The nickname reflects cultural symbolism ...

"Shouldn’t be the ones to pay." Authorities issue warning after concerning encounters between people and wild animals: 'More and more at risk' first appeared on The Cool Down.

"Allows me to coordinate with speed." Officials take drastic action after concerning encounters between people and wild ...

Recently, I returned from a vacation on the southern Baja peninsula of Mexico. The absolute highlight was a trip to the small, uninhabited island of Espiritu Santo, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage ...

A recent study warning about king cobras being found aboard trains has drawn attention to how passengers react during wildlife encounters. Using these incidents as context, we look at six common human ...

While hiking in Big Bend National Park in Texas, a trio of hikers was surprised to run into a mountain lion on the trail Joey Thometz revealed that his group was on Boot Canyon Trail when the wild ...

Snakes are among the most misunderstood animals in human surroundings. For many people, the fear begins not with an actual encounter, but with the unc.