Zoos and private collections teach, inspire, and connect people to animals they may never encounter in the wild. And, in some cases, those animals represent valuable ‘assurance populations’ — ...

When you think about cat breeds with wild roots, the first felines that spring to mind are probably lions and tigers — but don't worry, we're not suggesting you turn your living room into a real-life ...

New research shows most U.S. zoo giraffes are hybrids, raising concerns about their role in real-world giraffe conservation.

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Aborigines had dingoes as companions for thousands of years, but modern Australians are debating whether these unique wild dogs should be kept as household pets. After all, ...

In the largest study of its kind, scientists have accurately documented the massive change in animal morphology over the last 1,000 years, with domesticated animals growing larger across the board and ...