SUAMICO, Wis. (WFRV) – Staff at the NEW Zoo are on a mission to track down two otters that escaped during a recent snowstorm. Louie and Ophelia, North American River Otters, managed to find a small ...

A zoo outbreak shows how SARS-CoV-2 rapidly evolves in animals, revealing why monitoring COVID-19 in wildlife is vital for ...

The countdown is on for Zoo Midland, but don’t expect to see lions and tigers just yet. As with any major project, every detail—big and small—must be carefully planned before construction can kick ...

Tracking units on the shell of a wood turtle. The tracking information these GPS units collect is used to understand how wood turtles move throughout the year. Image credit: Smithsonian's Movement of ...

A chilly Chicago winter doesn’t necessarily mean the African lions at the Lincoln Park Zoo have to go inside. In fact, as temperatures dip — even as cold as 10 degrees or in the snow — the pride may ...

Get ready for Valentine’s Day by learning how zoo matchmakers use science to “swipe right” for conservation. Mike Bock Male Andean bear Quito (above) has fathered two cubs at the Smithsonian’s ...

On any given day, there may be a flock of flamingos out for a stroll at the Denver Zoo. The people parade right along with them. "We took a walk with the flamingos," said 10-year-old Ella. "It was ...

Smokey Bear. Ham the Space Chimp. Hsing-Hsing and Ling-Ling. Not many animals reach celebrity status, but it’s a bit of a tradition here at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. In January, we rolled out ...

A Denmark zoo is requesting donations of healthy horses and other small pets to feed their captive predatory animals. The zoo, located in Denmark's North Jutland region, argued it has a responsibility ...

Research on SARS-CoV-2 in zoo tigers, lions, and hyenas shows rapid viral evolution and adaptation, offering insights into cross-species transmission dynamics.