Celebrations broke out in the capital to celebrate the Year of the Snake with traditional festivities bringing together the ...

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 ...

The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 animals, each with unique characteristics that influence the personality and destiny of ...

From mythical guardians to symbols of transformation and terror, the snake has slithered its way into the annals of art ...

How the 12 Chinese zodiac animals were chosen and ordered: a race According to legend, the Jade Emperor held a race to determine how to name each year, which brought out the best, and worst, in the ...

On top of breakthroughs in animal language, the Earth Species Project expects improved interspecies understanding will foster greater appreciation for the planet in the face of climate change.