Misha lived her whole life in zoos, but this elephant's teeth are now helping scientists reconstruct wildlife migrations. Geologists show how strontium isotopes found in teeth or tusks reveal where ...

A viral video shows Magda, a retired circus elephant, mourning her partner of 25 years, Jenny, after her sudden death. Magda ...

Cute but deadly animals are something of a rarity in nature. Normally, dangerous animals have bright colors or look vicious ...

But on a warm afternoon in December, 77 of these animals were captured near the town of Alpine and hauled back home to build ...

Ancient mammals that lived in the time of dinosaurs were mostly the same dark-brown colour, according to a new study ...

This button quail chick is truly as cute as a button, and as a bonus, it can fit perfectly in the palm of your hand.

The presence of these ‘gentle giants’ often results in the destruction of crops and property-an all-too-familiar ordeal for ...

An American tourist who caused uproar after picking up and running off with a baby wombat in Australia has said she is “truly ...

Mr. Shachtman’s essay about horse racing gave short shrift to the sport’s upside, including its positive economic impact.

National Panda Day highlights global conservation efforts to protect pandas from habitat loss and possible extinction.

The Nebraska Humane Society hosted a spring supply drive to help shelter animals in need. They asked for essentials like pet ...

Your favorite foods and drinks probably have microplastics in them. Here's how to reduce the amount of plastic particles you ...