The Smithsonian’s National Zoo announces the death of Murphy, the Komodo dragon who was a crowd-pleaser for nearly 25 years.

Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Each animal represents ...

As with sea horses, sea dragon males are responsible for childbearing ... It is not known if they are preyed upon by other animals. They are, however, frequently taken by divers seeking to ...

This week’s new moon, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, will signal the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which this year is ...

The weedy sea dragon, also called the common sea dragon, inhabits the waters off south and east Australia. Compared to the leafy sea dragon, weedies have less flamboyant projections and are ...

The Chinese Zodiac assigns an animal sign to each year in a 12-year cycle, influencing personality, destiny, and ...