Did you know the Great Smoky Mountains National Park gets about 10 million visitors every year? It’s the most visited ...

Winter animals have to be resilient to endure cold temperatures and adapt to food scarcity in order to survive in extreme environments.

The capybara – a semi-aquatic South American relative of the guinea pig -- is the latest in a long line of “it” animals to ...

Last Thursday, three dogs were involved in an attack on miniature donkeys at Spring Valley Global Methodist Church. The dogs ...

Towana Looney's recovery from a pig kidney transplant offers hope for those on long transplant lists as medical research ...

“Fire abatement is a weed management tool; it’s not a solution,” said Gloria Montero of Weed Warriors. She explained that while using goats is a useful tool to manage unwanted vegetation, it must be ...

The new animal shelter on Jordan Road continues through its construction phase as MCACC brings on new vet and the possibility ...

The Arctic of today looks stunningly different from the Arctic of even one to two decades ago. Over the Arctic Report Card’s 19 years, we and the many contributing authors to the report have watched ...

On February 2, 1887, residents of Punxsutawney Pennsylvania consulted a large rodent regarding the arrival of spring, marking the first official celebration of Groundhog Day. Our ability to predict ...

Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available through area animal rescues and shelters, as well as opportunities to help homeless animals through foster programs, donations and help with ...

An animal sanctuary in Newtown, Connecticut is a labor of love for a mother whose daughter died in the 2012 Sandy Hook ...

With the year-end giving season in full swing, Sarvey calls on the community to support its mission. Donations, whether monetary or through their shop to support, directly fund the care of vulnerable ...