As the Earth gets hotter, humans aren’t the only ones worrying about staying cool. From the 100-degree summers of sub-Saharan Africa to the sticky humidity of South Florida, animals have learned to ...

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - While we’re only in the beginning days of summer, the heat has already arrived. But it’s not just people who are feeling the high temperatures. The effects of heat waves ...

An artist’s impression depicts Kryoryctes at Dinosaur Cove in Australia. New research supports the hypothesis that Kryoryctes is a common ancestor of both the platypus and echidna. - Peter Schouten ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — With record temperatures hitting the U.S., pet owners have to protect their four-legged family members from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration. But keeping an animal ...

The staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium are also prepared to keep even their wildest creatures cool in this extreme heat. It's a busy day for Assistant Mammal Curator Karen Vacco and all the ...

Imagine you could live and breathe as comfortably underwater as you could on the land. Fascinating, isn’t it? While this may not be naturally possible for humans, some animals are built to thrive in ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - As temperatures fly into the hundreds this weekend, the heat won’t be tough on just people—it can also pose some risks to animals. The Lincoln Children’s Zoo said they’ve ...

HOUSTON — As the temperatures begin to climb in Houston, animals at the Houston Zoo have to find ways to keep their bodies cool. They can't do that on their own, so they get a little help. To enrich ...

Temperatures soared above 113 degrees Fahrenheit in New Delhi, India, on Monday, and for the animals at National Zoological Park, popularly known as Delhi Zoo, that meant it was time to cool down.

Wisconsin State Fair is welcoming farmers and their animals to the fair grounds for showcasing. A challenge they all face is the heat and humidity. Barns at the fair have plenty of fans to make sure ...