When winter sets in, and daylight is gone well before dinner, it’s hard not to notice how long the nights stretch on. For me, ...

11. The modern Christmas tree tradition began in Germany in the 16th century. 12. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert ...

Tails wagged while busy hands crafted floral collars, leashes and bandanas at the Coronado Public Library on Monday night. It ...

Mountain lions are one of North America’s most beautiful feline predators. These big cats are known by many names, including cougar, puma, and panther. Mountain lions survive on stealth, roaming an ...

There’s perhaps no more fascinating Bay Area day trip than hanging with the bellowing animals of Año Nuevo State Park.

If you don’t already have it marked on your calendar, November 19 is World Anteater Day. This big day was created as a way of showing the many interesting characteristics that make anteaters among the ...

Read on for some chilling curiosities from the creatures of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Mike Bock Warning: The following animal facts are extremely creepy and ...

The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi every year on Oct. 4. Known as the patron saint of animals and ecology, the 13th-century Italian friar is often remembered for his ...

Check this out—starfish? They're basically heads that can crawl! Oh, and speaking of cool animal facts, ever heard howler monkeys? They're so loud, you can hear them from three miles away! And get ...

Conservation efforts include research on the snail kite, protecting the Florida panther and jaguar, and coral reef preservation. The zoo offers special events like Zoo Lights and collaborates with ...