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.

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 ...

After years of neglect allegations, the Holtsville Ecology Site is closing — and advocates are fighting to give its animals a ...

Some animals that were once thought to be gone forever have also made a comeback. Thi was possible due to efforts like ...

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 ...

Horns are one of nature’s most interesting features on animals. They serve many purposes, such as defense against predators, ...

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