Learn how history, culture, and conservation made the plains bison a natural choice as Wyoming’s enduring state animal.

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Foxes are some of America’s most adaptable and widespread wild mammals. These elusive mammals thrive in a range of environments, from dense forests and open farmland to neighborhoods. They are known ...

Want to see black bears or wild elk in the Smokies? We've ranked the top 5 spots in the park where you are almost guaranteed ...

A resilient parasite carried by raccoons is spreading across Europe, posing a severe neurological threat to humans. Experts ...

Although populations of bighorn sheep have been reintroduced in Washington since they disappeared 100 years ago, their future remains at risk.

Kentucky-based Buffalo Trace Distillery is holding a whiskey-tasting in a custom-built room with floor-to-ceiling glass walls ...

Sneak peek at upcoming San Diego-area street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, library events, community ...

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 ...

Discover the world’s most stunning wild dogs, and learn about their beauty, behaviour and conservation challenges ...

During the winter, as the cold nights draw in, many people like to curl up by the fire with a soft blanket and a hot drink to ...

Kanab might be the most famous “unknown” town in Utah. This little desert community has been the backdrop for hundreds of Western movies and TV shows, yet somehow remains delightfully uncrowded.