The penguin, the myth, the legend. As the publisher celebrates 90 years, Anna Moloney takes a look at the company that ...

No reason to panic. These currents are complementary, not contradictory. Both ideas are great. Give her something from each camp. ON that lavish note, we get right down to gifts that must be made to ...

The macaw, a popular ambassador that lived at the zoo since 1992 was hailed as a “true icon.” He died as he was being readied for a medical procedure.

Julio, a well-known bird and much-loved presence, had been a part of The Sacramento Zoo family for 33 years, officials said.

In the context of all known animal species, mammals are relatively rare — far less numerous than many other groups of animals ...

Bats, spiders, toads, and black cats seem to get all the attention around Halloween, with owls often left out of the discussion. That ends now, and rightfully so. There are a lot of cool things about ...

One of the best parts of working from home is being able to spend every day surrounded by my pets, so I really feel for those who aren't able to do that. I know I'd miss my dog and cats so much if I ...

The Smithsonian Institution museums and the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute have temporarily closed due to the government shutdown. Because the museums and the zoo are part of the ...

The autumn half term is looming large. What are parents to do? While the rest of us take cover, the kids will storm London, galloping through museums and throwing crayons at unsuspecting waiters.

AN incredibly rare species of spider has been spotted in the UK for the first time in 40 years. Feared to have gone extinct, ...

The Kansas City Zoo announced Wednesday they are mourning the loss of a beloved elephant who had lived in Kansas City for decades. Lois, a 47-year-old African elephant, came to the Kansas City Zoo in ...

AN animal that was believed to have been extinct has been rediscovered in the UK. Almost 80 years since it was last spotted, ...