When it starts to get cold, squirrels scurry around caching for the winter. But what is squirrel caching, and why do they do it?

The Tasmanian devil has one of the most distinct — and terrifying — sounds of any creature. Learn why it's so fierce and then ...

From two new arrivals at the National Zoo to the latest push for better animal treatment, here's the animal news you need to ...

Anyone deeply sleep-deprived is probably familiar with microsleep. Microsleep occurs when you fall asleep for only a few seconds. For humans, these episodes can be dangerous if you’re driving a car or ...

You may have read in our recent news article that the National Zoo in Washington, DC, recently welcomed two new giant pandas from China. Bao Li and Qing Bao are settling in before they go on public ...

The giant panda is a beloved animal known for its playful personality and recognizable black-and-white coloring. These fascinating creatures are fun to learn about and spark natural conversations ...

Much of modern human civilization is all about stripping the natural world from our daily lives, but the natural world still finds its way creeping back into the ordered world of human cities and ...

You see a bushy tail disappear behind your shed or bounce up a tree. What animal have you spotted? You may not be able to tell by the tail alone, as many animals feature bushy tails! Luckily, these ...

The giant panda is a species of bear that is found in the mountains of central and western China. One of the most popular and distinguishable animals in the world, the giant panda is also one of the ...

The longest great hammerhead shark measured at 20 feet, and the heaviest weighed a whopping 1280 pounds! Great hammerhead sharks prefer shallow waters and are usually found up to 262 feet deep.

Woolly mammoths lived during the last Ice Age, stood 13 feet tall, and tipped the scales at 12,000 pounds! With their shaggy fur, gigantic tusks, and long trunks, woolly mammoths looked like ...