Kid, meaning a young goat, is a word that was borrowed from the Vikings around the 9th century. Centuries later, it came to ...

The baby was born on Monday, Feb. 2, at 1:15 a.m. ET. Watch as she walks with some assistance from caretakers.

A female Asian elephant calf has been born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Washington, DC, the first in almost a quarter of a century.

The calf was born to 12-year-old Nhi Linh, a first-time mother, and 44-year-old Spike. The pair bred as part of a program ...

Far from the ferocious apex predators that stalk to forests and the cold, snow-blown regions of the world, teddy bears are soft, gentle guardians built for cuddling. They deserve names that are sweet, ...

This is not comparable to word learning in children. By around age two, typical English-speaking children learn approximately ten new words each day, reaching an average vocabulary of about 60,000 ...

While some major cities have proposed turning roads back into nature and making things more environmentally friendly, Colorado’s taken the idea a step further in the name of safety in the middle of ...

Taxonomy (the classification of living things) is actually quite a serious matter. When a new species or subspecies is discovered it needs a name that will document it, giving a reliable source of ...

A reader faults her husband’s relatives for not teaching their young children any English, which she worries may make for an awkward holiday visit. By Philip Galanes My husband’s relatives are ...

The Delaware Office of Animal Welfare has launched a public database that identifies people convicted of misdemeanor or felony crimes against animals in the state. Supporters say the list is intended ...

When you become a parent, your entire life changes. Suddenly, you’re responsible for the future of this tiny human being who looks up to you. So, it’s understandable that you want to show your love ...