Reptiles get a bad rap. As symbols of evil or villainy in Western culture, they are often linked to sin and betrayal, an association that dates all the way back to the origins of Judeochristian ...

Learn what drives animal hoarding, how to spot early warning signs, and what families can do to protect people and pets.

We love animals in Santa Barbara County, as evidenced by the array of rescue groups at work here. Sarah Aguilar, director of Santa Barbara County Animal Services, explains the role of her organization ...

"There are many zoos I would like to see closed." —David Field, president of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums There is increasing concern among zoo administrators, researchers, and ...