Thanks to social media, children across the United States are begging their parents to get them an exotic new pet. Axolotls, or Ambystoma mexicanum, are the new superstars of the amphibian world.

JANUARY JAMS: THE WILDMANS —Jan. 3, 7 p.m., on Gilliam Stage at Barter Theatre, 127 West Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210. The Wildmans, a brother-sister-led band from Floyd, Virginia, bring a fresh twist ...

In the quiet of his Westminster backyard, Dean Pennington tends to his oldest housemates, Belle, Leonardo, Toby and Keith, on ...

Fungus-farming ants, fossilized footprints and a prehistoric critter named after a Muppet are just a few of the year’s most ...

The festive season is well and truly upon us, and while many people will be looking forward to spending the Christmas period feeling cosy at ...

From a new chapter to D.C.’s giant panda story to agile canines making history, there were some memorable moments involving ...

Each year, Northern red-legged frogs face a perilous journey to get to their breeding grounds as they risk getting squished ...

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has more than 100 species of animals for guests to view, including birds, reptiles, ...

Amphibia chronicles the adventures of three best friends who find themselves magically transported to the world of Amphibia, ...

The Haywood Ice Fest continues with a winter birding walk at Lake Junaluska, snowball wars at Smoky Mountain Sk8way, an ice ...

The female mammoth weighs more than 220 pounds and is 47 inches tall. Her remains are one of seven mammoth carcasses ...

West Marin's Chileno Valley Newt Brigade is the first newt rescue project in California. In 2024, it's a model for amphibian ...