New research shows 8,000-pound sloths once dug caves, adapted to oceans, and roamed widely—until climate and humans brought ...

Religious monuments in China have provided a refuge for ancient trees for thousands of years, including dozens of endangered ...

Tracey Kass and Shane Ulmer have been charged with animal cruelty. All of the animals are being cared for at the Old Bridge Animal Shelter.

A Delaware animal shelter is working to find new homes for thousands of chicks that were left abandoned in a U.S. Postal Service truck for three days. Delaware's Department of Agriculture said it ...

These itty-bitty baby animals remind us how diverse and delightfully odd nature can be. Here’s a roundup of a few adorably small creatures. This bird is barely bigger than a bumblebee but moves ...

But many other animals, like armadillos and even certain worms, also possess scales. Read on to explore 12 animals with scales, many of which you might not expect to see on this list. Snake scales are ...

The cold and steep mountain is home to a select few animals and birds that have adapted to the harsh mountain environment. Although living at such high elevations is uncommon, these species are ...

While these animals may appear frightening or bizarre at first glance, their unusual appearances often serve vital evolutionary purposes – from camouflage and predator deterrence to specialized ...

A Mughal emperor– better known for his love of art, wine, and luxury– made a quiet but remarkable decision that often goes unnoticed in history books. His decision to ban animal slaughter also ...

The couple’s remains were wrapped in jade burial suits now regarded as some of China’s greatest national treasures. Liu Sheng’s father, Jing Di, was the sixth emperor of the Han, the second ...