Life on Earth started out microscopically small, but it didn’t stay that way for long. Here are five of the biggest creatures to have ever called planet Earth home.

T oday, the largest land animal in North America is the bison, which can clock in at nearly 4 meters (13 feet) in length, and ...

Discover the legendary 19-foot Marsh Island gator caught in 1890 and learn how Louisiana manages its thriving gator ...

Have you ever wondered what the biggest land animal in history looked like, or which creature ruled the oceans as the largest of them all? Prehistoric giants often come to mind, but the story goes ...

It’s also the first pterosaur ever found in Syria. Pterosaurs were large dinosaur relatives that were the first vertebrate species to evolve to have the ability of active flight, a trait we see now in ...

The ocean is home to some of the most awe-inspiring creatures on Earth, many of which dwarf anything found on land. From massive whales to elusive deep-sea dwellers, these giants of the sea ...

There are monsters that rise from the depths of rivers to take down crocodiles, deer, and other prey with a swift attack and a choking death grip. Anacondas are some of the largest snakes on the ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Sports Illustrated article written by Josef J. Fénykövi about tracking his famous elephant that now stands in the Rotunda of the National Museum ...

Whales are the giants of the ocean. These amazing creatures live in seas and oceans all around the world. Some travel ...