Some species are at their most active in winter, whether they’re flying, feeding, or mating. From elephant seals in ...

December 21 marks the start of winter solstice also known as the hibernal solstice. It occurs when one of the Earth's poles is at its maximum tilt away from the Sun, and marks the day with the ...

While the weather outside may indeed get frightful this winter, a parka, knit hat, wool socks, insulated boots and maybe a ...

Punxsutawney Phil is the most famous weather-predicting animal, but each year a group of groundhogs, possums and even a fish ...

Zoos across SC are bringing animals inside and adding heaters to enclosures in advance of cold, winter, snowy weather. But ...

Polar bears, red pandas, and other resilient animals enjoy snowy enclosures while zookeepers keep other animals warm from the ...

Winter pushes every species in its own direction, and some creatures respond with solutions that feel almost improvised until you realize how long they’ve been refining them. The cold becomes a test ...

The zoo will be closed through Jan. 25 because of the expected weather but may be able to reopen to the public by midweek.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) is in urgent need of help dealing with overcrowding as bitter cold hits central Indiana. Shelters typically see an increase in weather-related ...

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — The Jackson County Regional Animal Shelter in Independence says it's at capacity this winter and has been that way for a while. "We are at capacity currently," said Christina ...