2018 was another banner year for animal crime. From the horse who broke into a bar to the admirable dog who conned her way into free McDonald's, the scammer spirit was strong in the animal ...

New research shows butterfly populations have fallen dramatically over the past two decades, but there’s a lot you can do to help these fluttering flower-lovers, even if all you’ve got is a ...

The results were worse than researchers expected. "It would be really nice to be able to say that this one group of butterflies is in trouble but everywhere else is fine. But no. They are all in ...

If passed, the bill would clearly define animal cruelty as failing to provide domesticated animals with necessary food, water, shelter, and medical attention. It also includes other protections.

The USDA suggests the petting zoo have better animal tracking, more barriers, and to record animal donations.