Mountain lions are one of North America’s most beautiful feline predators. These big cats are known by many names, including cougar, puma, and panther. Mountain lions survive on stealth, roaming an ...

These books for young readers will delight and encourage interest in mammals, insects, octopuses, and other creatures in our ...

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Thanksgiving is more than turkey and pumpkin pie – it’s packed with surprising stories and history! These Thanksgiving fun facts will change how you see the holiday. Did you know turkey wasn’t served ...

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 ...

The season is known as both “fall” and “autumn.” The word “autumn” comes from Latin, while “fall” originated in 17th-century Britain as a shortening of the phrase “fall of the leaf.” While both are ...

Check this out—starfish? They're basically heads that can crawl! Oh, and speaking of cool animal facts, ever heard howler monkeys? They're so loud, you can hear them from three miles away! And get ...

Zoo staff implement shade, water, ice treats, and fans to cool 75 animals. Feeding schedules shift to mornings and evenings to avoid peak heat. Zookeepers monitor animals and coordinate with vets ...

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 ...