An inquisitive pack of wolves and a stand-off between two dangerous animals are among the highly commended images in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

In one shot, a lioness peers over the edge of a rock and faces down a cobra; in another, a sloth hugs the post of a barbed ...

Many of Southern California’s plants and animals evolved with fire as part of their life cycles. Can they weather the ...

You’re planning a monumental road trip, and you’d love nothing more than to bring along your favorite canine companion to share in your adventures. Should you do it? Will your dog cause problems, make ...