Etymologically eccentric comes from Ptolemaic astronomy (The Greek ek means “outside of” and kentron means “center” or ...

EUREKA, Calif. — Sequoia Park Zoo has welcomed a new resident, an adult female American black bear named Ishung (pronounced ...

In the toy space, an estimated 80% of items are sourced in China, according to the Toy Association. In light of proposed ...

The folks of Southeast Alaska are fortunate in that we sometimes experience glimpses of bears along the trails and even in our yards. These encounters bring awe, wonder, excitement and sometimes fear.

In the view of Huw Cordey, the clouded leopard is an amazing animal. It’s in possession of the largest canine teeth relative ...

The Board of Trustees announced his departure Tuesday and said it would be launching a national search for his replacement ...

Four days ago, a crowd of 30 animal advocates rallied outside the zoo calling for the immediate release of Asian elephants ...

"It's the sort of thing that I have difficulty getting my head around." Investigation uncovers shocking secret hidden by ...

Nationwide complaints about cat “adoption” businesses are exposing the darker side of China’s booming pet industry.

An idea once "confined to the pages of science fiction", pet cloning is now an "established business" in the country, ...

A woman was arrested after a dead animal was found in a bathroom at the Orlando International Airport (OIA), officials say. A 10-month-old spider monkey lost one of his arms after what officials at ...

Many creatures have imprinted on our hearts — and even a city sidewalk — for making their homes near ours. Here’s a look back ...