These beautiful images are a heartwarming, playful, artistic look at the animals that live among us, providing joy as pets.

The newly discovered tarantula Trichopelma grande has unusually hairy legs for a ground-dwelling species. It's also much bigger than its relatives — and scientists aren't sure why. Known for its ...

Enjoy a look back at some incredible and heartwarming stories about the Smithsonian National Zoo’s animals and the people who care for them. Mike Bock No two days at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and ...

A symbiotic relationship is a long-term interaction between animal species that is beneficial for one or both animals. There ...

There’s unique, and then there’s the pangolin. These incredible creatures resemble something from prehistoric times with their protective suit of armor. However, it isn’t just how they look that sets ...

The past year was defined by tail-wagging moments, heart-stopping encounters and tearful reunions with pets and wildlife in the Southland. From run-ins with wild animals to endearing pet moments, here ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Animals at the Humane Society of Central Oregon were adopted, thanks to "Black Fur-day." The event brought many people to its doors on Friday and Saturday. The adoption fees for ...

Open wide! The gaping gob of a pelican eel can expand into a voluminous sac for trapping elusive prey in the dark ocean depths. Also known as "volcano snails," these gastropods grow a suit of ...