It’s that time of year when we’re reminded that wildlife photography isn’t only about majestic elk in misty forests or golden-hour views in the Grand Canyon. While you might be snapping pictures of ...

Parents who escaped abusive homes say they have no money to buy holiday gifts at a time when peace, stability and a new toy or book could be a lifeline for a child in distress. It’s a ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The capybara – a South American relative of the guinea pig -- is the latest in a long line of “it ...

Trendy animals and animal-like creatures aren’t a new retail phenomenon; think the talking Teddy Ruxpin toys of the 1980s or Furby and Beanie Babies a decade later. But industry experts say ...

Jan. 6, 2025 — 2024 was another year of record-breaking temperatures, driving the global water cycle to new climate extremes and contributing to ferocious floods and crippling droughts, a new ...

The Okanagan's Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team, or ALERT, is seeking some toy donations for their furry rescues. ALERT is entirely volunteer-run and donor-supported organization ...

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the 20- or 30-something in your life? It might be in the toy aisle. All the while, these toys are topping charts for hot holiday toys for tots, too.

To get one, go to the subscriptions page. Many of the children served by the Press Herald Toy Fund are going through traumatic experiences, the kind of events or hardships that can have lasting ...

It is almost like a universal play pattern that does not recognize borders and cultural barriers.” The 56-year-old toy’s enduring appeal makes it an outlier in an industry with a shrinking ...

Scientists normally explain the spectacular diversity of animal patterns by pointing to genetics. But a study in Nature suggests that, at least for crocodile heads, different forces might be at play.

“Trusted brands offer a sense of reliability, ensuring parents that the products are safe and high-quality, while kids are drawn to the excitement and familiarity these toys bring,” he explaine ...

Saoirse Ruane was remembered as The Late Late Toy Show viewers donate over €4 million to the Toy Show Appeal. Since the Toy Show Appeal began in 2020, the people of Ireland have donated in ...