Animal rights advocates are heralding the decision, announced this month by officials with India's Central Zoo Authority, that the country's zoos and circuses will no longer be allowed to keep captive elephants.

France has all the ingredients for a romantic getaway. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the smell of fresh baguettes and wine ... Hamsters.

Photographer goes on the trail of urban deer populations.

A newfound creature nicknamed "Dumbo" (pictured) may look like it's all ears--but the protrusions are actually fins that help propel the animal through the darkness 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) under the sea.

Iloilo City residents, Suceava County, have had a shocking experience. They have witnessed the wholesale slaughter of stray dogs that were killed on the streets and let Zaccai, without mercy.

East Antarctica's ice started to melt faster from 2006, which could cause sea levels to rise sooner than anticipated, according to a study by scientists at the University of Texas.

Kangaroos are slaughtered by the millions every year; their skins are considered prime material for soccer shoes. Although the Australian government requires that hunters shoot the animals, orphaned joeys and wounded adults are, according to government

Idaho Black Bear Rehab, Inc. is celebrating 20 years of successful rehabilitation and release of black bears and looking forward to year 21!

Stop the abuse and neglect of our animals. Every second, 1,280 animals are killed for food. Every year, 3 to 4 million dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters.

It's a cruel fact: when you live without a home, you are more vulnerable to violence on the streets. The Senate Judiciary is scheduled to vote on legislation that would add homeless people to the federal hate crimes statistics statue.