Caged in enclosures in Madrid's Retiro Park, they were described as 'strange', 'disfigured', 'brutal' and 'subhuman'.

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The Erie County Fairgrounds have been outfitted for the holiday season with over 70 light displays as the Fairgrounds ...

Quick Take The Extinct Animal Graveyard at the Bronx Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo features 11 globally extinct species represented by ...

At the Oregon Zoo in Portland, thousands of animals representing hundreds of vibrant species live on 64 forested acres in gorgeous Washington Park. This zoo is the largest and most visited zoo in ...

A 27-year-old man killed by a hit-and-run BMW driver in the Bronx moved out of state years ago but was back in his old neighborhood visiting a local bar when he was killed, his heartbroken loved ones ...

The population of American eels has declined. They need protection, conservationists say, despite their resilience. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Thursday. Today we’ll find out about eels that ...

The mother of a beloved IT worker killed by a hit-and-run driver pleaded for the motorist to come forward Tuesday — saying she forgives the killer. Heartbroken Kerryann Stephens remembered her 27-year ...

Why do many animal activists support sanctuaries but oppose zoos? Although accredited zoos participate in conservation efforts and breeding programs of endangered animals, they are still in the ...