A Baird's tapir, similar to this tapir, was born July 23 at the Houston Zoo as part of the zoo’s plan for genetic diversity. When people visit their local zoo, they often expect the animals to be well ...

Jabari the giraffe’s wellness routine is a little different — and more complex — than your average trip to the salon or spa. It starts with months and years of trust. Jabari must first build a good ...

N. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - A local zoo has teamed up with a nearby community college to show the public how it's keeping its animals in tip-top shape -- physically and mentally. Getting up close with ...

In our Meet Milwaukee's Animals series, we speak to an animal caretaker each month to share the stats and stories that make some of our favorite animals so fascinating. Look for these stories in the ...

From using moon rovers that encourage predators to hunt and forage in packs, to applying state-of-the-art algorithms to try and understand the facial expressions of Sumatran orangutans, artificial ...