Why do many animal activists support sanctuaries but oppose zoos? Although accredited zoos participate in conservation ...

Some years back, a Great Blue Heron dropped out of the sky and into our family’s garden. The bird did not move and it looked tired. When we cautiously entered the garden, it did not try to step away, ...

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Your neighborhood is home to all sorts of amazing animals, from raccoons, squirrels and skunks to birds, bugs and snails. Even if you don’t see them, most of these creatures are leaving evidence of ...

A new study finds the notoriously adorable trash bandits in urban areas are showing early signs of domestication.

As unexpected wildlife encounters are part of living in Southern California, a Pasadena-based nonprofit is offering solutions to peacefully coexist with nature. When uninvited guests – racoons, owls, ...

Ever imagined a wild animal trying to play tag with a human with no dangerous intent? Turns out, it’s not as rare as you’d ...

Thursday was bill-signing day for animals in Colorado. Gov. Jared Polis signed measures addressing bison, wild horses, and animals threatened during emergencies, such as wildfires. But the star of the ...