A Europe-focused study published in the journal Science examined 87 ancient and modern cat genomes and found that the domestic cat, which has the scientific name Felis catus, originated in North ...

Shutterstock Photo by SakSa A New York zoo, accused of animal abuse, is set to close. Local officials chose to strip funding from the zoo in Long Island, which is the city's largest. The Hotlsville ...

Learn why polar bears have white fur and other cool facts, plus WWF’s efforts to protect them and their Arctic habitat from ...

A recent study noted an increase in diabetes risk associated with certain common emulsifiers. “Emulsifiers are chemicals added to processed foods to stabilize mixtures that would not naturally blend, ...

News InFocus will air a special two-part episode this Sunday, featuring a Vietnam veteran who performed a heroic rescue during the war and a discussion about the Toys for Tots program.

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 ...

A friend of mine who lives not too far from downtown Dover, NH, always has interesting wildlife sightings in her backyard, from bears to coyotes to huge flocks of turkeys to bobcats. All summer, a ...

The animal kingdom is full of wonders, from fascinating survival tricks to behaviors that mirror human intelligence. Behind every creature lies a story of adaptation, mystery, or pure brilliance that ...

VENICE, Fla. — A man was taking what appeared to be a normal video on Venice Beach when an unexpected predator prowled into the frame. Ross Stepanek shared his "once in the lifetime encounter" in a ...