Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. They sound like creatures someone made up: 2 feet long, covered in slime, and elusive despite their size. But no, hellbenders are ...

Buford the Gila monster at Caldwell Zoo plays a surprising role in medical research, with the venom contributing to diabetes and weight loss medications.

Why do many animal activists support sanctuaries but oppose zoos? Although accredited zoos participate in conservation efforts and breeding programs of endangered animals, they are still in the ...

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and The Nature Conservancy have teamed up to turn invasive trees and shrubs into a win-win situation for the organizations Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has ...

The animals play the main role in this series. The animals are the real main characters and the supporting roles are for the caretakers or zoo staff. Decisive for the program is the camera technology, ...

A European zoo is asking for donations of healthy pets to feed to its predators as part of a controversial policy that has sparked international outrage. "Did you know that you can donate smaller pets ...