Extreme summer heat is driving a surge in animals arriving at local shelters, according to the Charleston Animal Society, ...

For animals such as fish and insects that can’t control their body temperature, heat waves could be particularly detrimental.

Mammals across the Midwest are doing their best to stay cool during the heat wave, with some help from humans.

The MGCHS says several animals have been in desperate need this past week due to the excessive heat but did not receive help ...

The multi-day heat wave conditions have arrived this summer, with temperatures soaring past 45°C in some regions. While we may head to shopping centers or cinemas to stay comfortable, we need to ...

Discover 14 incredible animals that thrive in some of Earth's harshest environments, from frozen Antarctica to scorching ...

As he walks briskly between lofted enclosures, the zookeeper looks for signs of heat stress in his winged charges: open-mouth breathing, tucking down into the shade too early or acting in ways ...

OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — It’s Not Just Us Humans That Have to Deal With the Heat. Over at the Henry Doorly Zoo, there are thousands of animals braving the high temps and humidity. Those working at the ...

In the United States, heat waves break out every summer. While people can jump in their pools, go to the beach, hit the lake, or engage in other activities that keep them cool, animals at zoos do not ...

As a heat dome settles over the southeast, the Greenville Zoo is working to keep animals cool and hydrated.