It’s a girl! Point Defiance Zoo recently welcomed a rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf. Her name is Ume, which means plum blossom and apricot in Japanese. The zoo says her keeper staff chose the ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s plan that provides insurance to homeowners who can’t get private coverage needs $1 billion more to pay out claims related to the Los Angeles wildfires, the state ...

Barry,” as local residents call the bear, has been a recurring visitor in the neighborhood for quite some time.

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is once again up for national recognition. The zoo is nominated for Best Zoo in USA TODAY’s ...

The California wildfires burned over 14,000 acres and are ranked among the state's three most destructive fires, according to ...

Lee Enterprises is experiencing companywide technology issues that have impacted our ability to prepare and publish print ...

A baby Asian elephant took his first steps at the Oregon Zoo shortly after his birth. This is the video of that heartwarming ...