Scientists, philosophers and animal behaviorists have different opinions when it comes to animal art. Some argue that while animals are capable of putting paint on a canvas, it doesn't necessarily ...

“No work of art should, in the course of its creation, cause physical or psychological pain, suffering or distress to an animal.” This ambitious requirement, published by the College Art Association, ...

Zoo Knoxville's resident artists have feathers and hooves and long, winding trunks. Some are dedicated to their craft. Many have individualized, sometimes temperamental, approaches to the creation of ...

With strong color and broad brush strokes, Jessie Thorson captures on canvas the essence of her subjects in ways that are playful, straightforward and loving. That subject is usually someone's ...

Speedy the three-banded armadillo (all images courtesy the Oklahoma City Zoo) Sure, humans tend to be the most dexterous of the animals, with their fancy thumbs and articulated motor skills, but can ...

BALTIMORE -- The art scene in Baltimore is top-notch, from breathtaking murals to world-renowned museums. It's an art lover's dream. But it's not just the humans who are creating art masterpieces. At ...