A Bureau of Land Management spokeswoman said the capture began Monday morning in a stretch of mountains-- the Calico Mountains Complex-- more than 100 miles north of Reno.

What is the purpose of zoos? Education? Conservation? Entertainment? Or mere business enterprise? Sarah and I were left pondering this question after a recent visit to Jugong Bird Park in Singapore.

Pickled cobra that "cures" kidney problems. Chinese Viagra made with deer penis. Balms filled with powdered tiger bone. Bush els of bushmeat.

"It's nothing but a tragedy," declared the chief detective, shaking his head and rocking back in his chair. "A Roman tragedy." In 30 years he had seen a lot of cases but never one like this: the media, the public interest, the horror, the nuttiness. He

According to a report released by the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Dakota are the best states in the country to be an animal abuser.

The sea lions that are among the more authentic attractions on San Francisco's touristy Pier 39 have suddenly, and inexplicably, disappeared. The beasts showed up at the wooden docks alongside the pier unexpectedly 20 years ago, and in

Hundreds of holidaymakers witnessed the birth of a long-finned pilot whale as they struggled to rescue an entire pod stranded on a treacherous beach in New Zealand.

Dogs, like humans, need regular grooming to remain healthy and look their best. Dachshunds are no different. In fact, if their grooming is neglected, they can develop serious health problems.

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There are more pets than children in Japan, but troubling attitutedes about treatment of animals are also widespread -- Pets are big business these days. Cats and dogs cafes, animal accessory shops, dog hotels and even aesthetic salons for animals are