Meet the impressive record-breaking species of the animal kingdom, from the the fastest shark, to the hairiest mammal or the loudest animal.

Hello, Bearcat Fan! This weekend was a largely successful one, no doubt due to the power of love motivating our Bearcats ...

EVPL has announced the site of a soon-to-open temporary library location as EVPL Red Bank is rebuilt. Officials say EVPL Red Bank Express will be located at 4905 ...

2025 fan favorite event Cat yoga is returning for the 2026 calendar year. Shelter officials state the first session will be Friday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Cageless Cat Lounge. Officials say up ...

For 40 years, scientists have been monitoring the Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis) along the southern coast of Brazil. A study published in Estuarine Management and Technologies reveals that ...

Two cat brothers, Calvin and Mickey, took a page right out of my sweet boy’s book of kindness, and they’re proving that it doesn’t take a grand gesture to show someone you love them—just a loving paw, ...

Contrary to popular belief, water moccasins and cottonmouth snakes are the same snakes. Both terms refer to the same species, Agkistrodon piscivorus, a venomous water snake in North America. Read on ...

In this week’s column I am pleased to provide another example of county government doing good work and partnering with its neighbors for regional solutions.

Here are expert tips for photographing pets, wildlife, and zoo creatures, to enter your best shots in the Readers' Photo ...

Sleeping underwater might sound peaceful — but for ocean animals, it’s a matter of survival. Some dolphins sleep with one half of their brain at a time, keeping one eye open to avoid danger and ...

Since the start of the year, reports of otter sightings have been pouring in from cities across the country. Because they require clean water they are considered an “indicator species,” meaning their ...