U.S. Sen. Richard L. Neuberger of Oregon in 1959 promised that the Washington Park loop of the Oregon Zoo train would be “the most elaborate and far flung recreation railroad ever built in our ...

Tsunamis can cause devastating damage and can result in fatal tragedies, including for some marine wildlife. But for some ...

One of the world's strongest earthquakes struck Russia's Far East Wednesday, causing a tsunami in the northern Pacific region ...

The study of our animal cohabitants often provides valuable insight into the condition of humanity, but animals have also been a gateway to ...

CULTURE What to Do in Portland (July 2-8, 2025) This year’s Waterfront Blues Festival is a two-day celebration on the Willamette.

The study of our animal cohabitants often provides valuable insight into the condition of humanity, but animals have also been a gateway to understanding the natural world. The latest volume of Osiris ...

Welcome to “the last bite,” an end-of-week food and ag roundup from the Minnesota Star Tribune. Reach out to business ...

Imperial Beach claims the title of California’s most southwestern city. This border town offers a unique mix of surf culture and international flavor. The pier stretches 1,500 feet into the Pacific, ...

A female Asian elephant calf was born at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on July 23, following a 22-month pregnancy. The baby, ...

Sunny, an Asian elephant, delivered a female calf in the early hours of July 23 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The healthy ...

An elephant from the Cincinnati Zoo recently fathered a healthy baby daughter during a temporary stay at a nearby zoo.

Two young elephants at the Cincinnati Zoo, Sanjay and Kabir, overcame a deadly virus thanks to a new vaccine introduced to zoos nationwide last year.