The Chinese paddlefish belongs to an ancient lineage of paddlefish that has been around for at least 100 million years. But in early 2020, a study concluded that the species has recently gone ...

In Chinese tradition, each year is represented by one of 12 zodiac animals: The rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram (or goat), monkey, rooster, dog and pig. In 2025 Chinese New Year ...

As the controversy snowballed, the zoo confirmed that dye was indeed used on the animals but insisted it was not toxic.

Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Each animal represents one year in a repeating 12-year cycle, which is calculated based on the ...

A zoo in Zibo City, Shandong Province, China, is facing backlash after it was discovered that donkeys had been painted with ...

Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Each animal represents one year in a repeating 12-year cycle, which is calculated based on the ...

Chinese New Year is named after animals Another interesting fact is that each year is named after an animal based on the Chinese Zodiac cycle. The cycle features 12 animals: Rat, Ox, Tiger ...