“The Americas,” a 10-part nature series narrated by Tom Hanks, continues today, Sunday, March 9, on NBC starting at 8 p.m. Eastern. If you want to watch for free, you’re in luck. You can ...

But even as we celebrate the expansion of our local zoo and aquarium, we should also pause and ponder – what are their roles in society, and should they do more than just entertain? Today ...

Animals from the recently closed SeaQuest aquarium and petting zoo in Rosedale Center could be headed to the Como and Minnesota zoos or other facilities licensed to receive them. A trustee ...

A fire had broken out, putting Big Bear in its path and the small crew at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo on high alert. As zookeepers monitored the news and checked the weather, the sky darkened and the ...

Isolated pools of fish and snails get left behind, attracting birds and other predators, including 15-foot anaconda, elegant jaguars, and an estimated 4 million yacare caiman. Most of the time ...

In Brazil, particularly the Pantanal region, the Yacare caiman (Caiman yacare) thrives. While not true alligators, caimans are closely related and offer a similar viewing experience. The Pantanal ...

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Campaigners have urged Brits on holiday not to visit famous animals in zoos including a pygmy hippo who became an unwilling internet star after her keeper posted an image on Instagram. Moo Deng ...

The rare Northern African triplets, born at Whipsnade Zoo in November, will be monitored by vets. Animal rights campaigners and marine zoo official say Mediterranean is 'too warm' for killer whales.

Yak is a large mammal that lives in the Himalayas and Central Asia. This long haired animal thrives in high altitudes. Yellow Bellied Marmot is a rodent that thrives in North America's mountainous ...

The concept of zoos has evolved considerably over the years. What initially began as mere entertainment spectacles has now shifted towards conservation and education platforms. Still, not every animal ...