Since we can’t talk to them, most folks' knowledge of animals begins and ends with some biology classes and maybe a pet, ...

Some days, the news is heavy, the to-do list is long, and the coffee isn’t strong enough. On those days, I find it helps to ...

During the winter, as the cold nights draw in, many people like to curl up by the fire with a soft blanket and a hot drink to ...

Anyone whose been to a zoo knows the joy of observing majestic giraffes, playful elephants, and gorillas whose facial expressions are shockingly similar to our own. Watching them interact provides ...

If you've ever known the love of an animal, you know the feeling. It's playing a game of fetch with your dog when you're happy or cuddling with your cat when you're sad. It's a wet nose nuzzling your ...

How many teeth does a seahorse have? What is the tallest land mammal on the planet? What is the world’s deadliest spider? If you know the answers to those animal trivia questions, then go straight to ...

The natural world is wildly diverse, filled with thousands of animal species, each flaunting its own bizarre quirks. And, as a playful twist on that famous Animal Farm quote goes: all animals are ...

Nature doesn’t try to impress us. It just exists, quietly doing strange, brilliant things whether we’re watching or not. We ...

Nature's wonders often defy human logic. Animals possess astonishing abilities honed by evolution for survival. Octopuses have three hearts, while tardigrades endure extreme conditions. Dolphins ...

Read on for some chilling curiosities from the creatures of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Mike Bock Warning: The following animal facts are extremely creepy and ...