When you see a wombat — a fuzzy little marsupial with a friendly face and calm demeanor — you’ll probably immediately want to hug this cool animal. But don’t be fooled by appearances ...

As record temperatures are recorded across Japan, zoos are taking measures to prevent heatstroke for their animals. At the Edogawa Ward Natural Zoo on July 29, the backs of three giant anteaters ...

He says the ants’ method of staying cool is unique among animals. Could this reflective type of hair protect people? Willot says companies are interested in reproducing it.