Drastic declines in biodiversity due to human activities present risks to understanding animal behaviors such as tool use, according to new research. Shrinking animal populations make the study of ...

A rhinoceros who spent four decades at the Louisville Zoo died Wednesday, zoo officials announced in a news release. The southern white rhinoceros, Sindi, was 41 years old, Louisville Zoo ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Louisville Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its longtime residents. The zoo announced the passing of Sindi, the 41-year-old geriatric southern white rhinoceros, on ...

Zookeepers at Audubon Zoo in New Orleans knew something wasn't right with its rare, blue-eyed, white alligator Victor when he seemed to not notice his dinner — a whole, thawed fish or other ...

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Jasmine the white-handed gibbon. Jasmine lived with diabetes for the past nine years, and her disease was diligently managed with medication protocols ...

The iconic late actress and comedienne, Betty White, will be honored at local U.S. Postal Service stores with a new commemorative stamp available next Thursday. To kick off the launch of the Betty ...

Whales are a group of mammals that live in oceans. They include some of the largest animals on Earth. The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever existed. Whales can be found in every ocean ...

For many of us, the ocean is a beautiful place full of wonder and mystery. On the surface, the water is an amazing scene that offers a calm and relaxing view. However, what happens under the water is ...

DISTRESSING footage of a shockingly obese panther at a Chinese zoo has sparked fury among animal lovers. The video captures the moment a large black panther waddles around its enclosure ...

Last year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approved a plan to kill up to nearly a half-million barred owls in West Coast states over three decades to protect the spotted owl. A bipartisan group ...