In Germany, animal research is primarily carried out in the areas of basic research, medicine and veterinary medicine. Animal research can also be required to identify factors that pose a risk to the ...

BERLIN (CBS News) — Elephants, reindeer and bison at the Berlin Zoo in Germany enjoyed belated holiday ... their unsold organic trees for the animals at the zoo to munch on as an annual tradition.

But have you ever wondered what a "falscher Hase" might be? A rabbit in disguise, perhaps? And how does "Bärendreck," meaning "bear dirt," relate to snacks? Here’s the ultimate list of German dishes ...

A zoo director in northern Germany has even admitted that some animals might soon have to be fed to others, if the zoo is to survive. "We've listed the animals we'll have to slaughter first ...

She called on the German government to regulate those trading and keeping exotic animals. "Germany's position as one of the world's largest markets for wild animals as pets demands effective ...