An Oxford-led team reworked the molecular clock for animal origins and landed on 800 to 700 million years ago, near the start of Earth's ice ages.

A warm and joyful vibe filled the air in Cocoa Village as cats, dogs and their human families gathered for The Blessing of the Animals on Oct. 4.

Animals experience the world in surprising ways humans cannot, a difference at the heart of this year’s World Animal Day theme.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. When we think about the scope of our world’s diversity, ...

The Department of Nutrition Science uses best-practices and conducts scientific research to provide the best diets to the animals in the Zoo's care. Providing the best diets means not only formulating ...

We received more devastating news from a Greater Good Charities' shelter partner in Ukraine and need your support to care for ...

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus recently kicked off a new nationwide tour following a six-year hiatus. But for the first time in the show’s century-and-a-half history, there will be no ...

Stuffed animals have a special place in the hearts of children and adults alike. The best stuffed animals can evoke warm memories of comfort and, unsurprisingly, kids usually grow quite attached to ...

Amidst an ongoing personnel investigation and staffing shortages, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office says that all of the ...

Humans love looking at cute animals. From dogs and cats to otters and sloths, social media and the internet at large are filled with video after thread after post of viral animal sensations. And when ...