Eve D'Vincent challenges claims that zoo animals are true ambassadors for their species and argues for a shift in ...

One of the fundamental rules of inheritance states that different alleles (gene copies) of a trait, such as sex, are ...

The Paducah City Commission is considering an ordinance to regulate puppy and kitten breeding within the city. The ordinance’s goal is to help protect animals in Paducah from unlicensed sellers.

A much-hyped fashion show with wool from “gay rams” obscures the brutal reality of an industry that exploits sheep sexuality ...

Humans have shared life with animals for thousands of years, yet only a small number have ever become truly domesticated.

Animal care staff at the National Zoo are preparing for the "highly anticipated" birth of an Asian elephant calf, according to a news release.

Zoos in the United States are not merely a source of entertainment; they play a role in conservation and education, housing ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is celebrating a conservation milestone, the facility is ...

The Euclid Animal Shelter is operating at double its capacity, with nearly every room packed with kennels to house cats and ...

Finding a partner and sticking with them for life isn’t all that common in the animal world, but a few species really commit.

Animals show different cancer levels based on how they share, compete, and care. Social behavior shapes cancer risk across ...

Explore ten of the world’s shyest animals and learn what makes them so elusive. Learn about each species’ habitat, diet, and ...