The Turtle Back Zoo this year joined the relatively few U.S. zoos — perhaps a dozen or fewer among the 250 accredited by the ...

As such, he named the Neanderthal Thorin after the Tolkien character. “Thorin in the Hobbit is one of the last dwarf kings ...

The man was found with the heavily sedated birds in his underwear as he crossed the border from Mexico in late October, ...

Discover how insects and other small creatures rely on leaf litter to survive the winter and how this supports local ecology.

Supporters of the legislation argue it would protect a declining horseshoe crab population, while opponents warn it will harm ...

Is that a parrot in your pocket? Man charged with smuggling heavily sedated parakeets in his pants at US-Mexico border - ...

From the U.S., the Jeep Grand Cher­okee is both a strong seller and a muscular mover. New for 1998 is more muscle—a 5.9-liter ...

Researchers from Maharaja's College, Kochi, discover four new lichen species, enhancing biodiversity understanding in the Western Ghats.

The largest squid species in the world is the colossal squid. Read about where it is found, what it eats, and how big it can ...

During a peaceful August morning in the meadow, Bill Danielson spots a quick-moving weasel — only his fifth such sighting in ...

Florida has many friendly small towns, but which ones are ideal for visitors? Here are the Sunshine State's 10 best, ...