The internet has fallen in love with an elephant calf born to Asian elephant Rose-Tu on Saturday. The Oregon Zoo has yet to announce a name.

They are expected to mate in mid-February, a ritual that tends to take place underwater. For a country that has long tied itself to the elephant – which adorned Thailand’s flag when it was known as ...

They are expected to mate in mid-February, a ritual that tends to take place underwater. For a country that has long tied ...

Animals have been part of The Simpsons landscape since Snowball I was introduced in the shorts. In its 37 years on air, we watched plenty of animal episodes advocating for their rights and well-being.

What is the biggest animal in the world? It is worth noting that the largest living animals in the world today aren’t land animals, because on land they must struggle against the forces of gravity to ...

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You might be surprised to learn that the strongest creatures on the planet do not automatically make up the list of most aggressive animals. Temperament is what plays a vital role in defining ...

ALAPPUZHA: Amid the seething anger over human deaths at the hands of wild elephants and legal battles over the pachyderm parades at festivals, the number of these animals in captivity in the state has ...

An examination of the concept of "fun" in the animal kingdom. How do animals show their pleasure? Do some animals smile? We discuss the idea of anthropomorphism and how it colors the way humans ...

There are indoor viewing stations throughout the park that let both the animals and human visitors stay warm. One of those indoor enclosures is the recently renovated historic Pachyderm Building.

If you think it's cold outside this week, try being a giraffe. The long-necked mammals that are native to the African savannah are just one of several species sheltering from the cold this week at the ...

When an animal was in danger, these heroes didn't hesitate to jump into action. Each unfortunate creature was helpless until strangers intervened to rescue them and carry them to safety in ...