Usually, when considering animal care and preservation, there are two main types of facilities: zoos and sanctuaries. Though they serve different purposes and operate under various theories, both house animals. Understanding these differences can help one to appreciate the unique contributions each provides to animal care and conservation.

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest health problems facing society today. We call antibiotic-resistant bacteria when they develop the ability to resist one or more types of antibiotics. This dramatically complicates medical treatment for infection in both humans and animals

As more and more people move to the Caribbean South, the threat of deforestation and habitat loss becomes increasingly significant.

The sloth became the 16 national symbol here in Costa Rica.