Why do desert foxes have huge ears while Arctic foxes don't? Learn how Allen's Rule explains the link between body shape and heat management.

Memo, the zoo's lone remaining jaguar, came to The Living Desert 12 years ago from Panama. He'd been rescued after being kept ...

In the war against invasive species, it’s not clear that Arizona is winning. "We're losing, just like everyone else,” said ...

Spring break is bringing extended hours, special animal programs and hands-on experiences to the El Paso Zoo & Botanical ...

Inca lived well beyond the expectancy for ocelots in human care and reared 10 children during her time with the zoo.

Ancient DNA reveals pre-Inca societies transported live Amazonian parrots across the formidable Andes mountains.

The Spinosaurus is a sail-backed, crocodile-snouted dinosaur that Hollywood depicted as a giant terrestrial predator capable of taking down a T. rex in Jurassic Park 3. Then they changed their mind ...

"This is one of our most favorite detections." Trail camera captures footage of 'one of the rarest carnivores on the planet' ...

Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes at airports? Beyond the bustling terminals and departure gates lies a fascinating world of hidden ...

A recent study from the University of Cologne has revealed that microscopic soil worms called nematodes form surprisingly ...

Rattlesnake season is here. Learn how to protect yourself and your pets from venomous snakes in the Mojave Desert.

Blaze new and old trails alike with Desert Companion's outdoor and recreation issue! Tag alongside five writers as they wax ...