From Stephen King to New Jersey diners, History Press books cover local lore around the US
NEW YORK — With deep knowledge of Stephen King’s books and curiosity about their inspirations, writer Sharon Kitchens…
Bugs are popular pets in nature-loving Japan, buzzing with ecology, species lessons
TOKYO — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the…
Czech zoo welcomes 4 rare Barbary lion cubs whose population is extinct in the wild
DVUR KRALOVE, Czech Republic — Four Barbary lion cubs were born recently in a Czech zoo, a vital…
Israeli authorities euthanize neglected crocodiles in West Bank farm
PETZAEL, West Bank (AP) — A bask of crocodiles brought to an Israeli settlement in the West Bank…
Zookeepers in Prague turn into puppeteers to save baby vultures
PRAGUE — Zookeepers in Prague sometimes have to become puppeteers to save newborn birds rejected by their parents.…
Bull moose closes Adirondack mountain hiking trail in New York
A big bull moose has spent the summer lingering around a popular Adirondack mountain hiking trail, prompting New…