Pangolins are unique as they are the only mammal to be covered in scales. Even though they are scaly, photos of them are ...

One of the best things that can happen to a zoo or aquarium is for one of their resident animals to go viral. Just look at the multi-hour-long lines to see Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo in Thailand who has ...

The 8-inch, bright pink slug has been isolated in a "sky island" for millions of years.

And if you thought baby tapirs were just miniature versions of their parents, think again. The zoo describes this cutie as a "fuzzy, walking watermelon" — thanks to its dark, velvety coat sprinkled ...

The Fairy or Little Blue Penguin, the smallest penguin species, stands at 13-17 inches and weighs just over 1 kg. These ...

BirdLife South Africa and SANCCOB are taking legal action against the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment to ...

For nature-lovers who dislike cold weather, or who may not be able to physically participate in outdoor winter activities, ...

These tiny creatures may be no bigger than your little finger, but scientists plan to start counting them from space. Knowing ...

Often referred to as the last great frontier, Antarctica is the ultimate destination for an unforgettable adventure. Aside ...

African penguins are the only penguin species to breed on the African continent. They are found from Namibia to South Africa. Ranging from 18 to 25 inches tall and up to 11 pounds in weight, African ...

At least 50 killed instantly, many more injured Clues at the scene of the gruesome killings suggest that a 4x4 vehicle accelerated just before ploughing into the flock, leading investigators to ...

Peggy, the 55-year-old chimpanzee at John Ball Zoo, died after a steep health decline, the zoo said in a Jan. 29 Facebook post. She defied life expectancy odds for most female chi ...