Nassau County residents who leave their pets in hot cars or hoard animals are set to potentially face jail time and a hefty fine thanks to a bill just passed by local legislators.

Longtime cheerleader with Down syndrome sets sights on joining college team Hannah Mares has led cheers for 6 years and now could make history.

Image credits: delightful_animals Have you ever wondered why many of us find baby animals so cute? Apparently, there's a scientific reason. It's not "just because." According to Britannica ...

Have you ever imagined what cows would look like if they were shampooed and blowdried? Me neither. But now that I've seen it, I don't think I'll ever forget it. They're unexpectedly fluffy and ...

Many scientists view Down’s syndrome as a genetic form of Alzheimer’s because the amyloid precursor protein (APP) gene lies on chromosome 21. The extra dose of APP in DS causes amyloid to amass in the ...

AccuWeather's Leslie Hudson was live in Sanford, Florida, at the Central Florida Zoo on June 26, to discuss how zoos are keeping people cool as temperatures rise in the Sunshine State.