Pigeons that do somersaults, snakes that fake death with extra flair and surprised canines are among the organisms that enthralled the Science News staff. Legends of “flying leeches” have fueled a ...

The Earth is home to some amazing animals, and many of them are well-known. Everybody knows how quick cheetahs are, how big elephants can grow, and how adorable chipmunks can be. But there are some ...

Each week, “Flying Horse” features dozens of Central Illinois children’s thoughts and drawings on various topics. This week: Pets/favorite animals Titanoboa: My favorite animal is a Titanoboa because ...

Now entering its sixth year, America’s Favorite Pet is one of the largest philanthropic pet campaigns in the U.S., having ...

“Take James Herriot, put him in inner-city Los Angeles in the early 1990s, and have him work on snakes, lions, and birds instead of farm animals—that’s Doug Mader’s story,” says Roark, founder of the ...

Wildlife sanctuaries, conservation centers and animal encounters often provide animal lovers with an opportunity to interact with magnificent creatures outside of a zoo setting. Sometimes that means a ...

The annual Kids Fun Show took place in the new Ross Exposition Center at the Lorain County Fair, 23000 Fairgrounds Road in Wellington. The Aug. 21 event allowed children too young to be involved in ...