For people who aren't fans of winter, animals that hibernate seem to have the right idea: It's the equivalent of burying your head under the covers until spring comes—isn't it? Not quite. Read on for ...

As humans, would we ever think of giving up eating, drinking, or even staying awake for months on end to survive a harsh cold winter? We may not even adopt this lifestyle, but some species in the ...

The thrill of the holidays may be over, but the 3- and 4-year old preschoolers at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic School are still bright-eyed with wonder as they begin new units revolving around ...

Winter doesn’t bite so hard in Ireland. Except that is, on the Dartry and Derryveagh mountains of the northwest. Conditions are tough and, as in many parts of the world, life struggles in the cold ...

To avoid the harsh temperatures and lack of food that come with colder weather, some animals migrate. Others hibernate. But the pikas of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau in northwestern China do neither.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Zoo is a popular place to visit throughout the year, but before winter arrives, zookeepers need to make some additional preparations to keep the animals safe in ...

Editor's Note: Since Curious City visited Lincoln Park Zoo with questioner Stephanie Stump, we’ve learned from zoo officials that Sabrena the giraffe has passed away. Additionally, the tiger seen in ...

As winter blankets the Northern Hemisphere, several animals undergo a remarkable transformation, donning white coats for ...