From quiet neighborhoods disrupted by wild encounters to mysterious sightings, this year was filled with wild animal stories that left residents in Central Florida talking. Here's a look at some of ...

Amid a year of tremendous loss due to wildfires, Los Angeles' thunderous applause at another World Series win and unrest over political decisions from the White House that affected Southern California ...

Awe-inspiring wildlife portraits, surreal views of flowers as seen by an ant, dramatic encounters in the wild and tender animal moments make up the winning images of the Nature Photographer of the ...

From an elusive jaguar to an industrious beaver, photographers captured iconic animal moments around the world. While monitoring the burrow of a rare giant armadillo in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, ...

Several animal species once driven out of Ohio are making a comeback across the state. Black bears, fishers, and bobcats have been spotted in areas where they haven't been seen for decades. The bald ...

Each year, USA TODAY Network visual journalists uncover the beauty and drama of wildlife in the places we call home. Their photographs don’t just capture stunning moments—they tell stories of survival ...