Marvel at the beauty of birds and learn the stories behind our favorite images from this year’s contests—featuring, for the ...

Long considered symbols of royalty and strength, lions have fascinated humans for centuries. Although we are their biggest admirers, we are also one of their biggest threats, poaching them for their ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced the name for a baby elephant that was recently born at the zoo. The zoo named the elephant Rita Jean Wolfe in honor of a beloved member of the ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus Zoo’s baby elephant now has a name after it made its debut last month. The baby Asian elephant is named Rita Jean, after Rita Jean Wolfe, a member of Wolfe family with ...

Researchers surveyed a pond in London, United Kingdom, and found an out-of-place fish, the first such record in 50 years, a study said. Google Street View April 2017 ...

Over the last decade, Argentina has been closing its zoos and relocating animals to sanctuaries and rescue centers. But moving elephants has proved harder than expected. Kenya at the Mendoza Ecopark, ...

One of the venomous snakes that was seized during the operation. Photo from the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page A load of exotic and dangerous animals, including a boa constrictor and ...

DUNEDIN, Fla. (WFLA) — Officers from Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission conducted a “Speed is a No-No” operation at Honeymoon Island State ...

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WISN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A construction front loader came to the rescue of a struggling elephant who couldn't stand up on her own. Ruth, a 44-year-old elephant at the Milwaukee Zoo, ...

These highly commended images include photos from several competition categories, including Animals in their Environment, Natural Artistry, Invertebrates, Mammals, Underwater, Urban Wildlife, ...

Tucked in the woods in Wakefield, Rhode Island is Tiny Paws Kitten Care, a residential spot that is often home to dozens of infant kittens and their mothers at a time. This facility, founded and run ...