The biggest danger for wildlife is the aftermath. But many species have evolved to rely on the opportunities created by ...

stop these animals from thriving in the inferno ... also make the most of fire-damaged forests. These insects are drawn to the scent of burning eucalyptus trees, where they lay their eggs in ...

This helps seedlings sprout and can sometimes even spawn thousands of flowers in the fire's wake. And many animals also take advantage of the freshly burned forest. The charred remains of trees ...

As thousands of people are forced to evacuate and many lose homes to the flames, wildlife is also facing deadly consequences. Plants and animals feel the effects of natural disasters just as humans do ...

Take this giant bear, who took shelter during a recent fire under a house, and had to be lured out with a trick better suited ...

A homeowner forced to evacuate due to the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires returned home to find a massive 525-pound black bear.

What about the effects forest fires have on wildlife? I know of no native species of plant or animal on any continent that has ever gone extinct because of natural fires. In regions where fire is ...