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All aboard — and now, all off. Jackson City Council cancels the zoo train contract as the city continues its slow effort to ...

(WHTM)– The Maryland Zoo welcomed “Big Mac,” the newest member of its giraffe herd. According to the zoo, Big Mac is now the fifth member of its reticulated giraffe herd, which has now grown from two ...

Fishing with a foot-long worm resulted in catching a giant bass! **Gear Used:** - Rod: 7' St. Croix Avid - Reel: Custom Lite - Line: 17 lb Vicious Fluoro **Baits and Equipment:** - Stealth Blade - 4" ...

Animals at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden were out enjoying their first major taste of winter Tuesday, with bears, otters, red pandas, and cheetahs exploring their snow-covered habitats. The ...

Scientists found that adult bristleworm eyes grow continuously thanks to a rim of neural stem cells similar to those in vertebrate eyes. This growth is surprisingly regulated by environmental light ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Nashville Zoo announced that its two cougars will be relocating to a new home in Tennessee. The 14-year-old sibling cougars Kokanee and Rainier will be relocated to Tiger ...

Scientists studying aging found that sensory inputs like touch and smell can cancel out the lifespan-boosting effects of dietary restriction by suppressing the key longevity gene fmo-2. When ...

The Big Bear Alpine Zoo has been transformed into a winter wonderland. The venue will be illuminated by 1.8 million colorful lights as part of the inaugural Alpine Zoo Wild Lights. The walk-through ...

The Salisbury Zoo is welcoming two new female axolotls, a type of aquatic salamander. Several habitats, including those for the Canada Lynx and American Flamingos, have been renovated. Oddball, a ...