Pepper the sea lion was born at the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, Washington, last July. She’s the first sea lion ever born at the zoo, and she and her mother, Eloise, are on display for visitors in ...

WASHINGTON — When you think of Olympic sports, what comes to mind? The thrilling sprint of a 100-meter dash? The grueling endurance of the marathon? Or perhaps the tough competition of the decathlon?

If you have any of the retriever breeds, like Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, or even Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retirevers, you know they love to swim. In fact, sometimes it can be a challenge ...