BOISE, Idaho — With 43 monkeys running loose in South Carolina after they escaped from a research facility Nov. 7, it got us thinking about Idaho's history with primates. Primates have been a part of ...

The golden age of the circus is long past, and gone are the days when bombastic advertisements would draw thousands of clamoring fans eager to see the exotic spectacles they promised. While that may ...

The N&O Summer Desk is a pop-up initiative to help navigate the season. Whether you’re heading to the beach, mountains or backyard, the Summer Desk is here to guide you. Share your story ideas with us ...

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Cincinnati Zoo, and this article dives into its history and its legacy.

Animal Defenders International assists wildlife authorities in seizures. — -- British activists Tim Phillips and Jan Creamer raced through the Peruvian jungle moments after receiving word that a ...

BOSTON (AP) — The use of elephants, lions, giraffes and other animals in traveling acts like circuses is now banned in Massachusetts after Gov. Maura Healey signed into law a bill prohibiting the ...

What should I know? A circus that features elephants will perform five shows in Raleigh this weekend. What should I share with family and friends? Some North Carolina cities, including Chapel Hill, ...