As reproduction slows and populations gray, scientists warn that many zoos are losing their capacity to function as effective ...

Scientists now believe that all mammals and birds — even the octopus — are conscious beings, capable of thinking, feeling emotion and suffering. That's creating a sea change in attitudes toward the ...

An international wildlife charity is calling for a 'tank-free' future for marine animals - as over 3,600 whales, dolphins, and porpoises are still kept in captivity.

Editor’s note: This article was updated at 3:50 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2024 to reflect additional developments and clarify that the beaver will not be removed Tuesday. A 2-year-old beaver held and cared for ...

Although Costa Rica is committed to protecting wildlife, unscrupulous individuals continue to violate the rules and insist on keeping wild animals as pets. The National System of Conservation Areas ...

In the early 1900s, many city zoos did not have a significant number of animals to exhibit because of the difficulty in obtaining animals from the far corners of the globe. And fewer cities could ...