When animals become brands For many animal-centered tourist attractions, a single animal going viral can be a like a rising tide that lifts all boats. And few things can bring more attention and ...

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Cute features in babies and animals are more than just amusing—they trigger powerful evolutionary responses that help our species’ survival. Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo that has become ...

The Taleless Dog Booksellers in Kentucky is located in a more-than-100-year-old building and has a cat named Nora to help sell books.

The real jackpot, though, is merchandise. Stuffed animals, T-shirts, fridge magnets, keychains, kids’ books and other branded products are a major way for zoos and aquariums to make money.