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For the second time in three years, someone has been hacking off and stealing waxy, 2-to-4-foot-long serrated leaves from agave plants at east Torrance homes.

Female Asian elephant Bani was injured in a train collision at 9 months old. Over a year later, she's celebrating Christmas ...

Photographs help us look back on the moments that defined the year. Taken by NPR photojournalists nationwide, this collection goes beyond the headlines to reveal quietly powerful human stories.

The outdoor seating provides fresh air and people-watching opportunities for those who prefer their meals with a side of Georgia weather. During peak lunch hours, the place buzzes with activity as ...

Across the corral, a young elephant ambled into view, head bobbing, trunk curling, ears flapping, trundling along as fast as ...

Honey badgers are not actually named for their love of honey, in fact, they raid bee hives to loot the delicious, protein-rich larva inside, which seems like an overly complicated way to get protein.

If you've never been to Buc-ee's, holiday travels may give you the perfect opportunity to stop by. Here's what to expect.

Kim Kardashian is no stranger to sparking fashion debates — but this time, fans think she may have crossed a serious line. The reality star-turned-actress is facing backlash after viewers spotted what ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Communities living around a remote, mountainous forest in southeastern Bangladesh, close to Myanmar, have reported cross-border incidents of elephant poaching for years but there was no confirmed ...