If you haven't yet noticed the pitter-patter of little paws at Oklahoma City Zoo, this will be a good year to visit to see several new baby animals.

Celebrity pygmy hippo Moo Deng has company. A new baby born at the Metro Richmond Zoo will get her name from a public poll.

This year, the internet buzzed with tales of charismatic creatures stealing the spotlight through heartwarming antics and ...

Shutterstock Image When thinking of large animals many people jump to creatures like elephants or whales. However one animal ...

Throughout 2024, we have been updating our “In Memoriam” photo gallery (view above). Scroll through to remember 30 ...

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