Petrified wood is one of the most sought-after materials in the world for both its aesthetic value and its scientific value. But in Indonesia, miners who risk their lives to dig it up barely make ...

From the Archives heads today to the San Pasqual Valley in North County for this photo of the dedication ceremony for the then-named Zoo Wild Animal Park in May 1972. In 2010, the Zoo ...

In 1999, when the time came to name the newest panda cub in captivity, a column in the San Diego Union-Tribune joked that the ...

On a snow-blanketed field in Virginia, a handful of workers were silent but for the groan of a chainsaw chopping through bamboo -- a delicacy for their furry clients down the road in the US capital of ...

San Diego isn’t just a city—it’s a whole vibe. With year-round sunshine, sandy beaches, and a laid-back charm, it’s no wonder this coastal gem tops travel wish lists. But when’s the best time to visit ...

The most populous country in North America (the United States) is also home to some of the largest cities in North America, but the No. 1 spot goes to Mexico City.

After a discussion on whether the 60-acre zoo's name should start with "Elk Grove" or "Greater Sacramento" and include the other geographic identifier at the end, the Elk Grove City Council decided ...

A winter storm blanketed Texas and the northern Gulf Coast, closing schools and paralysing traffic. Animals at the Houston Zoo, on he other hand, had more fun.View on euronews ...