Deep within the tropical rainforests of Central and South America lives one of the most powerful birds on Earth: the harpy ...

Great white sharks are among the ocean’s most intimidating predators, known for their speed, power, and razor-sharp teeth. Despite their incredible strength, their hunting success isn’t based on ...

From dogs that speak the English language to a horse that solves a murder, spiritualism and pets have gone hand-in-hand.

The South Island takahē is a bird presumed extinct for 50 years, but it made a comeback. It is still a vulnerable species.

Bone claws, oxygen-absorbing “hair,” and hands-on frog dads. Meet the hairy frog (or wolverine frog), one of nature’s strangest amphibians.

A new sail-backed dinosaur has been discovered on the Isle of Wight. Discover everything about it, including what its sail was for!

Winter residents arrive in fall and remain through the colder months before departing north to breed. Park visitors may see birds such as ring-billed gulls along the Mississippi River, as well as ...

Ant colony nests are known for their impenetrability. These highly organized insect societies will soon detect an intruder’s pheromones (chemical signals) and attack with deadly efficiency. A species ...

Learn why blue whale calves are prime orca targets and how their massive mothers use slipstreams, allies, and shockwaves to keep them alive.

For generations, dog owners have joked that their pets listen in on conversations and seem to understand what people are saying in surprising ways. Now, new scientific studies show this idea is more ...

A recent post shows two sweet puppies playing with an anteater, something you don't typically see. Read here to learn more.

A rare painted river terrapin hatched at the Smithsonian National Zoo, giving conservationists hope for a turtle species ...