Tina Deines

From romantic amphibian embraces to deep-ocean dwellers that aptly demonstrate the phrase “two become one,” here’s a breakdown of the animal kingdom’s most clingy lovers in honor of Valentine's Day.

“The thing about chocolate is that there are a million things about chocolate,” laughs Troy Lowe, Chocolate Cartel’s chocolatier and general manager. That’s why, after 18 years of making the stuff, he still loves what he does.

You probably use it every day and don’t think once about gorillas. In today’s world, it’s almost impossible to get by without a mobile phone, but they’re wreaking havoc for these primates.

Predicting what will appeal to a dog’s taste buds isn’t an exact science, but, says Kathy Wendt of Tailwaggin Temptations dog treat company, “dogs are always our best testers.”

Bonobos, gorillas, orangutans and chimpanzees face a fight for survival, and social media offers a new tool to help people connect with these endangered great apes.

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s most recent Ebola outbreak, which has already claimed 105 human lives, is making great-ape conservation more challenging in an already volatile region.

The seashell trade is little known, but the massive industry devastates marine life worldwide.

Farming is in José Gonzalez’s blood. After all, he’s a third-generation farmer and started learning the ropes from his grandparents and mother at age 5. José and his wife María run Gonzalez Farms, a 12-year member of the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market community.

More than 10,000 reptile species in every shape and size scurry and slither across Earth, from garter snakes to crocodiles — and their nether regions are just as wildly varied.

In January, U.S. President Donald Trump reinstated the global gag rule, first introduced under Ronald Reagan.

First came bird-friendly coffee and salmon-safe beer; now it's elephant-friendly tea.

Las mujeres congolesas están superando sus propias dificultades y, gracias al apoyo novedoso de organizaciones internacionales de conservación, se lanzan al rescate de los grandes simios del Congo.

'Gorilla moms': The women rescuing Congo's endangered primates.

Our furry friends have a sizable impact on the environment. Here's how to help.

Empowered women are working with environmental groups to help conserve gorillas, bonobos and chimpanzees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.