The word "Connecticut" takes its namesake from the Mohegan word "Quinnehtukqut," which means "long tidal river" and references the Connecticut River – New England's longest, running through the state ...

A Rio de Janeiro zoo is giving ice pops to a bear, a jaguar, wolves and monkeys for some welcome relief from Brazil’s ...

One animal rights organization believes it has a sweet deal for the people near Gobbler's Knob, home to Punxsutawney Phil.

A Rio de Janeiro zoo is giving ice pops to a bear, a jaguar, wolves and monkeys as Brazil swelters.The cold treats are part of the animals' well-being program.

At A Maze’n Farmyard, the petting zoo is like a United Nations meeting of farm animals. You’ve got your usual suspects – ...

Here's a peek at how OKC Zoo watches the weather and prepares indoor enclosures for cold temps. Except for animals like bison ...

Polar bears can live into their early 30s, but an average of 15 to 18 years in the wild. Rebecca says there is an effort at ...